What does the name Hazel mean?

The name Hazel means "Light brown".

What is the origin of the name Hazel?

Hazel is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 6,401 babies were named Hazel in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Hazel is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Vintage Nature Popular

Births Last Year: 6,401 ↗

All-Time Total: 248,598

Peak Year: 1918

Hazel is derived from the Old English word "hæsel," which refers to the hazel tree or the color hazel.

Girl names closely related to Hazel

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Boy names closely related to Hazel

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Names with similar meaning to Hazel

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