It is said that the island was named after a pirate who bought it or leased it at some point during the early 18th century, although supporting evidence for this contention is difficult to find.
Dise que a illa recibiu o nome dun pirata que comprou ou arrendou a illa nalgún momento de principios do século 18, aínda que a evidencia que apoia esta afirmación é difícil de atopar.