| Meaning | hazelnut tree |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Hazel |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ha-zel |
About Hazel
Hazel brings unexpected softness and natural beauty to boys' naming, challenging conventional gender associations with quiet confidence. This nature-inspired choice has traditionally leaned feminine but increasingly finds favor among parents seeking gentle, earthy options for sons. The name evokes woodland tranquility, autumn warmth, and organic simplicity. Hazel's two syllables create easy flow, while its familiar sound ensures comfort across generations. For families valuing nature connections, artistic sensibility, and willingness to transcend rigid naming categories, Hazel offers refreshing territory. The name carries literary and cultural cachet without pretension, suggesting creativity and non-conformity. It pairs beautifully with stronger middle names for balance, or stands alone as a statement of progressive naming philosophy. Hazel represents evolving attitudes toward masculine identity, offering boys permission to embrace softer qualities while maintaining full strength and authenticity.
Variations of Name Hazel
| Hazle |
| Hazyl |
| Hazell |
| Hayzle |
| Hayzell |
| Hayzyl |
| Hayzel |
Nicknames for Hazel
| Haze |
| Haz |
| Zel |
| H |
Famous People Named Hazel
| Hazel Scott | A Trinidadian-American jazz and classical pianist, singer, and actor |
| Hazel McCallion | A Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Mississauga, Ontario |
| Hazel Smith | An American country music journalist and publicist |
| Hazel R. O'Leary | The seventh United States Secretary of Energy |
| Hazel Brannon Smith | An American newspaper editor and politician |
| Hazel Massery | An American artist known for her depictions of Western landscapes |
| Hazel Wightman | An American tennis player and founder of the Wightman Cup |
| Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman | An American tennis player and founder of the Wightman Cup |
| Hazel Carter | An American football player who played in the NFL in the 1920s |
| Hazel Bowman | An American figure skater who competed at the 1932 Winter Olympics |
| Hazel Court | An English cricketer who played for the England women's cricket team |
| Hazel Ying Lee | An American writer and lecturer on Chinese-American issues |
| Hazel Littlefield | An American long-distance runner who competed in the 1928 Olympics |
| Hazel Hunkins | An American suffragette and women's rights activist |
| Hazel Hemmings | An English professional surfer |
| Hazel O'Sullivan | An Irish reality TV personality |
| Hazel Shermet | An American actress and singer |
| Hazel Miller | An American singer and bandleader |
Characters Named Hazel
| Hazel-Rah | A character in the novel "Watership Down" by Richard Adams |
| Hazel Levesque | A character in the "Heroes of Olympus" series by Rick Riordan |
| Hazel Motes | The protagonist in Flannery O'Connor's novel "Wise Blood" |
| Hazel McCallion | A character in the TV series "Schitt's Creek" |
| Hazel and Cha-Cha | Characters in the comic book series "The Umbrella Academy" by Gerard Way |
| Hazel Puckett | A character in the animated TV series "Bob's Burgers" |
| Hazel Nut | A character in the animated TV series "The Nut Job" |
| Hazel Lazarus | A character in the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Hazel Green | A character in the comic strip "Hazel" by Ted Key |