Hazel Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Hazel means hazel tree. From the English hazel tree, from Old English hæsel.

Hazel is the name of the hazel tree, which comes from Old English hæsel. In folklore the tree has long been linked with wisdom, and hazelnuts feature in many old stories about knowledge. It also names an eye colour, adding a personal touch for families with hazel eyes. As a given name, Hazel was popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, then faded and returned in recent years as vintage names came back into favour. It is short, earthy, and gentle to the ear, and it blends comfortably with other nature names.

Variants of Hazel

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