Meaning: Hazel tree; hazel color
The story
An English nature name referring to the tree or the light brown color. It became a given name in the nineteenth century, combining a clear botanical meaning with a longer naming history.
Nicknames
- Haze
- Zel
- Hazy
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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