English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Gerrard's Cross

Major Settlement in the Parish of Gerrard's Cross

Historical Forms

  • Jarrets Cross 1761 Roque

Etymology

The origin of this name is unknown. Jarret is common as a colloquial form of Gerard .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site