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