Names That Mean Hazel

A sweet, simple mini-name that fits into many cultures. The only drawback is the potential for confusion with Ella, Ayla, and other similar names.

Not, as you may be inclined to think, a variation of Eleanor. Elanur is a modern Turkish compound of the names Ela (meaning "hazel") and Nur ("light.")

Unless it was your grandmother's maiden name, and you're using it in the middle place, we don't think so. Could be confused with Hazelden, a leading rehab facility.

The hazel tree meaning is on-trend, but it also sounds a lot like "hassle".

The habitational -brook suffix sends Hazel to gender-neutral territory.

A preppy compound of the stylish name Hazel with Gen Z darling Brooke. Hazelbrook is also a town in New South Wales, Australia.