ThinkabaraHazel: meaning and origin
Hazel
“The hazel tree”
About the name Hazel
Hazel is a girl’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “the hazel tree”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More English names
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Avery 🧒Ruler of the elves · English
- Blake 🧒Pale, or dark · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Daisy 👧Day’s eye; the daisy flower · English
- Dakota 👧Friend, ally; from the Dakota people and the US states · English
- Ellie 👧Light; a short form of Eleanor and Ellen · English
- Ember 👧A glowing piece of coal · English
- Evelyn 👧Wished-for child; from an old surname · English
Sibling name ideas (English, boys)
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Edward 👦Wealthy guardian · English
- Forest 👦Woods, woodland · English
More girl names starting with H
- Hailey 👧Hay meadow · English
- Hana 👧Flower · Japanese
- Hannah 👧Grace, favor · Hebrew
- Harper 👧Harp player · English
- Heidi 👧Noble · German
- Helen 👧Bright, shining light · Greek
Questions and answers
What does the name Hazel mean?
Hazel is a name of English origin. It means: the hazel tree.
Is Hazel a boy or girl name?
Hazel is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Hazel have?
Hazel has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Hazel a popular name?
Yes. Hazel has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.