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Hazel is a primarily female given name meaning hazel from the name of the tree or the color. It is derived from the Old English hæsel. It became a popular name in English-speaking countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries along with other names of plants or trees used for girls.The name was the 211th most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2011. It was last popular at the turn of the 20th century when it was among the 25 most popular names for girls.
