When did wirral get its name?

The name "Wirral" is believed to have originated from the Old English term "Wirral," which means "the peninsula." The area has been inhabited since at least the Roman period, but the name itself is first recorded in the 11th century, specifically in the Domesday Book of 1086. Its etymology reflects the geographical features of the region, being situated between the River Dee and the River Mersey.