Names Jersey

Jersey

Found 3 entry about "Jersey"

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
English
Meaning
The name Jersey is derived from the Old Norse name Jersi which means "island of Geirr".
Pronunciation
JER-si
jer-see
Popularity
Jersey is not a common name, but it has seen an increase in popularity over the last few years. It is ranked #9749 in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration's (SSA) list of popular baby names.

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Jersey Name meanings & History

The name Jersey is derived from the Old Norse name Jersi which means "island of Geirr". From the name of the island Jersey (located in the English Channel between the UK and France) whose name was derived from the Old Norse name element -ey "island" combined with either Old Norse Geirr ("Geirr's island"), jarl ("the earl's island") or hjǫrr ("sword island"). The name Jersey is used as a first name for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Jersey: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jersey:

J: Journal,Jester,Judicial,Journey,Justice,Joy

E: Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive,Entertain

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

S: Social Standing,Solidity,Sex,Security,Success,Sensuality,Status

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

Jersey is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jersey include Jersey Joe Walcott, a former heavyweight boxing champion, and Jersey Kityar, a Hungarian actress.

2.) Jersey (Female)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: From Jersey

Other Forms: Jersie, Jersy


3.) Jersey (Male)

Usage: Place name

Meanings: (Place name) calm; rural

Other Forms: Jerce, Jercey, Jerzy


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