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Hazel ˎˊ˗
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Origin: Old English, British, Old Norse, Hebrew
Meaning: Hazel color, which is a light brown or green; "The hazel tree"; "someone who lived near a hazelnut tree or grove"; "God has seen"; Leader
Notes:
"Hazel is a primarily female given name meaning "hazel", from the name of the tree or the color." (Source)
"The word "hazel" is derived from an Old English word, hæsel, which refers to a brown color." (Source)
It is also "a derivative of the Hebrew name Hazā'ēl meaning “God has seen”" (source)
It could also come from "Old Norse hesli ‘hazel tree’ or else a habitational name from a place called with this word for example Hessle (East Yorkshire and Yorkshire)." (Source)
"This classically beautiful name evokes the rich colors of hazel trees and the times of the year when they thrive." (Source)
"Historically, a wand of hazel symbolized protection and authority." (Source)
"According to the World Atlas, only about five percent of the world's population have hazel eyes—just behind the rarest eye color, which is green. The rarity of hazel eyes can be attributed to the intricate genetic factors involved in their development, which includes the combination of melanin and Rayleigh scattering." (Source)
Alternative spellings of the name Hazel are Haizel, Hazellle, Hasel, Heizel, and Haesel.
Nick-names: Hazel-basil, Hazelnut, Hazel-fern, Haze, Hazey, Aizie, Zel, Zelly, Zella, Zee, Zee-zee, Ellie
Popularity:
"It became a popular name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, along with other names of plants or trees used for girls." (Source)
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