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Hazel Pet Name

Hazel is a popular dogs name, meaning "Hazelnut tree, light brown" and originating from English (Germanic), most often given to female pets, with a classic, nature, color style, ranked #81 among dog names and ranked #129 among cat names, across 2,103 pet records in our database.

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Hazel at a glance

MeaningHazelnut tree, light brown
OriginEnglish
LanguageGermanic
StyleClassic, nature, color
Length5 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs

How popular is Hazel as a pet name?

Hazel is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#81

Dog Name

#129

Cat Name

2,103

Pet Records

Hazel pet name popularity over time

2008200920132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Hazel a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female98%
Male2%

Hazel is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Hazel more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs31%
Cats6%
Other63%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Hazel?

Based on the available breed data, Hazel appears among:

American Pit Bull Mix / Pit Bull Mix (89)American Pit Bull Terrier/Pit Bull (85)Shih Tzu (71)Labrador Retriever (47)Chihuahua (44)Domestic Shorthair (14)Retriever, Labrador (6)Boxer (5)
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What does the name Hazel mean?

Hazel means "Hazelnut tree, light brown" and comes from English (Germanic).

The name is associated with classic, nature, color, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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What kind of pet name is Hazel?

Hazel fits these categories:

Hazel as a human name

Hazel is also used as a human name. Ranked #25 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Hazel

Dogs
Cats
gentle
golden retriever: Golden Retrievers have a friendly and gentle disposition, matching the warm connotation of the name.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2008 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

2,103

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 57 recordsAustin Animal Center: 12 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,333 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 85 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 616 records
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