Where did the channel island get its name?

The Channel Islands are a group of islands in the English Channel, off the coast of France. They are not named after any nearby islands, but rather after the Saint Malo Channel. The Saint Malo Channel is a sea route that connects the English Channel to the Atlantic Ocean. It is named after the city of Saint-Malo in Brittany, France. The Channel Islands are located in the Saint Malo Channel, hence the name.