Hazel

"The hazel tree" — a name of natural wisdom, warmth, and earthy grace

Hazel comes from the Old English 'hæsel', the name of the hazel tree, whose nuts and wood have been valued for centuries. In Celtic tradition, the hazel was a tree of wisdom and protection — sacred to druids and associated with knowledge and inspiration. The hazel's warm golden-brown color also gave its name to a beautiful eye color. After decades of being considered old-fashioned, Hazel has made one of the most dramatic revivals in recent naming history, propelled by its appearance in The Fault in Our Stars and Julia Roberts naming her daughter Hazel.