Hazel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hazel Name at a Glance

Name	Hazel
Meaning	The hazel tree;nut. A nut-bearing shrub; used since the 9th century, when flower and plant names became fashionable as first names.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hazel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hazel means “The hazel tree;nut. A nut-bearing shrub; used since the 9th century, when flower and plant names became fashionable as first names”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hazel Name Origin

Our database records Hazel under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hazel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hazel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hazel

When considering Hazel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.