Hazel Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Hazel

An English origin name, Hazel means ‘the hazel tree.’ The name comes from the Old English word ‘hæsel,’ which also refers to the tree or its brown color. The name also refers to the color hazel. It is a gender-neutral name but is mostly used for females. Back in the 12th century, the name was used as a surname for people who resided near the hazel tree. In olden days, wands made of hazel wood were a symbol of authority and security.

Hazell, Heizle, Hazelle, and Hasel are some of its variants. In the US, the longer versions include Hazelmarie, Hazelgrace, and Hazelmae.

According to the Social Security Administration, Hazel featured amongst the top 25 names in the US in the early 1990s. The name, however, slowly slipped through the ranks in the 1960s. After a sudden surge in 2014, the name was listed in the top 100 in 2015. In 2021, Hazel ranked at 28, which is 3 spots higher than its previous rank.

Fiction writers are in awe of this name. Hazel Lancaster was the main character in author John Green’s popular novel, ‘Fault in Our Stars.’ In the British animated movie, released in 1978, ‘Watership Down’ the male rabbit was named Hazel. The 1952 novel, ‘Wise Blood’ by Flannery O’Connor has a protagonist named Hazel Motes. Fantasy series writer, Rick Riordan, too had a character named, Hazel Levesque, a daughter of Pluto and one of the seven heroes of the Prophecy of Seven.

Hollywood too is impressed with this name. Actress Julia Roberts named one of her twin daughters, Hazel. However, celebrity couple, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt could be credited for adding to the popularity of this name as they chose it for their elder daughter in 2014, the same year this name recorded a surge in the popularity index.

Hazel

Meaning The hazel tree

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin English

Lucky Number 7

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Hazel?

Pronounced as ha-zel

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Hazel in English.

Famous People With The Name Hazel

Hazel Wood WatermanAmerican architect
Hazel Hotchkiss WightmanAmerican tennis player
Hazel SchmollAmerican botanist
Hazel ByfordConservative member of House of Lords, Britain
Hazel BlearsBritish politician and Labour MP for Salford
Hazel HayesIrish YouTuber, filmmaker, and author
Hazel CourtBritish actress

Hazel On The Popularity Chart

Hazel may be an old name but it still has a very young appeal. It has been around for a long while and has managed to stay relevant all through these years.

Popularity Over Time

Hazel took its time to capture the attention of parents. It had its first 1000 names registered in 2009. Since then, it has been on a rise until its peak in 2021, when it had 5967 names registered in the US. Check out the graph below to see its rise over the years.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

From a 1079 rank in 1980 to its first breakthrough in top 100 named in 2015, Hazel has persevered a long while. But the name has been on a rise. Have a look at the graph below to understand its trajectory over the years.

Source: Social Security Administration

Hazel On MomJunction Popularity Chart

Know how popular the name Hazel is among the MomJunction readers. We used a unique approach to gather relevant insights for creating this popularity chart by observing the interactions and interest around the name on our platform. See what the trend has been among our readers over these past years.

Names With Similar Sound As Hazel

Hazel has a vibrant ring to it. Its connection to a tree makes it even more pleasant. Here are some more names that have a similar sound.

Popular Sibling Names For Hazel

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Hazel, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Hazel

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Girl Sibling Names For Hazel

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Other Popular Names Beginning With H

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter H to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Same Meaning As Hazel

If the botanical connection of Hazel appeals to you then have a look at these names with a similar meaning.

Anagram Names Of Hazel

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Hazel.

Hazle

Lezah

Zelah

Popular Songs On The Name Hazel

Hazel has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Hazel Eyes	BoyWithUke
Hazel Eyes	Sabrina Jordan
Behind These Hazel Eyes	Kelly Clarkson
Hazel	Cavetown
Hazel Eyes	Cody Powers
Hazel Eyes	Ollie
Hazel	Roy Blair
Hazel inside	Blackbear

Acrostic Poem On Hazel

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Hazel with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Gentle and kind, changing lives with tenderness.

Affectionate heart, you speak through loving actions.

Zestful vibes, like sunlit rays.

Enchanting like a garden of wildflowers.

Lively soul illuminated with joyous laughter.

Hazel’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name hazel. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Karka (Cancer)
Starting letters for Karka (Cancer) rashi	DD, H
Representation	Crab
Element	Water
Ruling body	Moon
Quality	Movable

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Karka (Cancer) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Punarvasu (Punartham, Punarpoosam)	Cancer (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Ke, Kay, Ko, Ha, Hi, Hee
Pushya (Pooyam, Pushyami)	Cancer (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Hu, He, Ho, Da
Aslesha (Aayilyam)	Cancer (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	Di, Du, De, Do, Dee, Me, Da

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Hazel In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Hazel in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Hazel, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Hazel	English	en
榛	Chinese	zh-CN
अखरोट	Hindi	hi
Hazel	Spanish	es
Hazel	French	fr
بندق	Arabic	ar
বৃক্ষবিশেষ	Bengali	bn
Hazel	Portuguese	pt
ореховый	Russian	ru
ہیزل	Urdu	ur
Hazel	Indonesian	id
Hazel	German	de
ヘーゼル	Japanese	ja
अखरोट	Marathi	mr
లేత గోధుమ రంగు	Telugu	te
Hazel	Turkish	tr
பழுப்புநிறம்	Tamil	ta
Hazel	Vietnamese	vi
Hazel	Tagalog	tl
엷은 갈색	Korean	ko
Hazel	Hausa	ha
Hazel	Swahili	sw
Hazel	Javanese	jv
Hazel	Italian	it
ਹੇਜ਼ਲ	Punjabi	pa
હેઝલ	Gujarati	gu
สีน้ำตาลแดง	Thai	th
ಹಝಲ್	Kannada	kn
ሃዘል	Amharic	am
अखरोट	Bhojpuri	bho
Hazel	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Hazel In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Hazel

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Hazel, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Hazel

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Hazel and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Hazel?

The name Hazel means ‘the hazel tree.’

2. What is the origin of the name Hazel?

Hazel has an English origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Hazel?

Hazel is pronounced as ha-zel.

4. Is Hazel a popular name for girls?

Hazel, a feminine name, entered the scene in 1990 and has witnessed varying levels of popularity. After a period of decline between 1955 and 2002, Hazel started gaining momentum again. In 2022, a total of 6,125 babies were given the name Hazel, showcasing its renewed popularity (1).

5. What is the spiritual meaning of Hazel?

The hazel tree holds many symbolic meanings. It represents enlightenment, wisdom, inspiration, divination, and knowledge. According to ancient stories, Odin, a powerful god, spent days hanging from a hazel tree to learn about the magical symbols of the runes. In Celtic mythology, the hazel tree is sacred and linked to wisdom. The hazel tree’s unique way of branching has even inspired artists. Additionally, some cultures see hazelwood as a protective force against negativity or evil spirits. The hazel tree also goes through growth and shedding cycles, symbolizing transformation and new beginnings.

6. What are the nicknames for someone named Hazel?

Adorable nicknames such as Azie, Haze, Hazelnut, Hazey, Zell, Zella, and Zelly are often seen accompanying the given name Hazel. These make for the perfect terms of affection for baby girls named Hazel.

7. Is Hazel a traditional or modern name choice?

Hazel is considered both a traditional and modern name choice. The name was widely popular in the 19th century, experiencing an increasing decline between 1955 and 2002. In recent years, Hazel has experienced a resurgence in popularity, becoming more trendy and fashionable.

8. Is Hazel used as a unisex name?

Hazel is most often used for girls. It is an English name with its origins rooted in the hazel tree. The name is derived from the Old English word ‘hæsel,’ which is associated with the tree itself and its brown hue.

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