Hazel

The hazel plant; also associated with the English colour word hazel.

Hazel brings a living plant into a personal name: the hazel is a shrub or small tree that bears nuts. The English word also names a colour, usually light to yellowish brown; when describing eyes, it can include greenish tones. This gives the name an earthy palette as well as a botanical meaning. As a feminine English name, Hazel is pronounced /ˈheɪ.zəl/. The airy opening and quiet l ending feel gentle, while the z adds a small, lively buzz. We hear warmth in the combination of that sound and the brown-and-green imagery. It may appeal especially if you want a nature name with a compact shape and a little texture.

Etymology: An English name taken from hazel, the plant word descended from Old English hæsel.