Origin of the name Hazel:
Taken from the name of the hazelnut tree, which is derived from the Old English hæsel (hazel). Alternatively, the name can also be derived from the Hebrew hazā'ēl (God sees).
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What a nice name.
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- Nicknames for Hazel: | Edit
Hazey, Zell
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There is a flowering plant called 'Witch Hazel'.
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Hazel Patricia Moder (daughter of Julia Roberts)
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Hazel was a punk indy band in the 90s.
Hazel Jean Rock was a song by Hasil Adkins.
Hazel is also a Bob Dylan song: "Hazel, stardust in your eye
You're going somewhere and so am I
I'd give you the sky high above
Ooh, for a touch of your love."
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Global Popularity of the Name Hazel
- #88 in Ireland
- #134 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #213 in Canada (Alberta)
- #258 in Scotland
- #343 in United States
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