Canvey Island
town · Essex
Old EnglishAI-generated
Canvey Island's name is thought to originate from an Old English personal name, 'Cuana', combined with 'ey' meaning island. It signifies 'Cuana's island'.
Word origins
- Canvey
- Old EnglishCuana's island(from Cuana "personal name", ēg "island")
Historical forms
Kanveia · Cauney