Hazell as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hazell

What is the meaning of the name Hazell ?

The baby name Hazell is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HAY-zəl (IPA: /ˈheɪzəl/).

Hazell is English in Origin.

Hazell is an English given name and surname derived from Old English hæsel, “hazel tree,” the nut-bearing tree long linked with fertility, protection, and wisdom. The botanical Latin for the common hazel is Corylus avellana; the tree also lends its name to the hazel eye color. In Celtic lore, hazelnuts symbolize poetic inspiration and knowledge.

Adopted as a given name in the late 19th century during the Victorian nature-name vogue, it was most common for girls, saw strong use into the early 1900s, and has enjoyed a modern revival. The spelling Hazell, with a double L, likely arose from the surname form and remains the rarer variant, prized for a tailored, vintage look. Close forms and variants include Hazel, Hazelle, Hasel, and Hasell. Nicknames and short forms include Haze, Zell, and Zellie. Overall meaning: “hazel tree; the color hazel; wisdom.”