HAZEL either “one that sees God” (Hebrew) (this is my favorite meaning)or “hazel” (English). The Hebrew name is generally male while the English name is generally female.

Hazel is a botanical name that was extremely popular from the 1870s through the 1920s, outpacing such familiar flower names as Lily and Daisy. It also showcases the red-hot letter Z. (I love having a Z in my name)

Hazel, a 2-syllable girl’s name of Old English/Teutonic origin, means: The hazel tree or nut; reddish-brown. Hazel is also a name in the category of color. Nicknames for Hazel are Aveline. (say what??? where does that come from?)

 Hazel: A girl’s name shared by 226,700 people in the US. Making a comeback! Meaning: From the Hazel plant. Said to have the magickal powers of luck, fertility, protection and wishes! #770 for 2002 on the Soc. Sec. top 1000 baby names. Has been in the top 1000 since 1997.

For the record, here’s what the upcoming Baby Name Wizard book has to say about Hazel:

In most places, the idea of naming a little girl Hazel is still unthinkable. But this name is ultra-fashionable in certain circles and it could get hotter. The handful of parents who love Hazel today are the same cutting-edge tastemakers who led names like Ruby and Lillian back from the desert in the ’90s.

 

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