Hazel

Meaning & Origin

Hazel comes from the hazel tree, long associated in folklore with wisdom and protection. As a color name, it also describes a warm, greenish-brown eye shade, giving it a gentle, nature-rooted charm.

Popularity

Hazel has enjoyed a strong revival over the past decade as part of the broader trend toward vintage botanical names, now firmly in the top 50 girl names in the US.

Nicknames & Variations

• Haze
• Hazie

Similar Names

• Violet
• Ivy
• Willow
• Olive

Personality & Trivia

Hazel is often seen as warm and earthy, taken from the hazel tree and its soft brown-green eye color. Its vintage charm has made it one of the most beloved nature names of the past decade.

Famous People Named Hazel

• Hazel Scott, jazz pianist and singer
• Hazel Grace Lancaster, protagonist of “The Fault in Our Stars”

Quick Facts

• Gender: Girl
• Origin: English
• Meaning: The hazel tree
• Pronunciation: HAY-zul