Names like Hazel

[coppergrey]

Husband and I are really struggling with a name for our DD (due November)... thought we'd cracked it with Hazel but husband is now unsure!

We're looking for strong, non-cutesy names with a traditional feel that aren't too popular. Surname is three syllables and begins with A which puts a lot of A ending names out.

Any help hugely appreciated!

totally agree about Hazel being odd with blue eyes

Surely most people would associate it with the tree?

Mitzy yes, maybe... but to me it says colour. I didn't even think of the tree till you mentioned it! I guess people will interpret it different ways.

Thanks all so much for so many options - loads to go back to husband with! Really appreciate it

Rowan

Holly
Robin/Robyn
Laurel
Ashlyn

Ivy, Flora, Heidi??

Hazel is top of my list for next baby if a girl. We have a Tess, which I think is in similar vein :)

I have a Hazel with huge blue eyes!
Our other DD is Ruth. We also shortlisted Astrid and Claudia. And Cressida.

Hazel is lovely..
Willow
Fern
Autumn
Robyn
Wren
Laurel
Rowan ( my favourite)
Romily
Piper

Betsy

I have a Hazel. She is lovely

Arwyn beautiful name means Muse

Nancy

Ferne

Sorrell

Alyxs

Harriet

Natalie
Rosa
Jade

Coral
Bridie
Sadie
Carys

Alyxs never heard of that before! Quite cool!

What about Elizabeth? I've got one and I was't sure at first, but it's massively grown on me. It's spiky, v unusual now and passes the judge/surgeon/prime minister test.

My aunt is called Hazel and has blue eyes - never thought about it. Some family members say the name suits her because she's a nut!

Pearl
Iris
Paige
Maude
Matilda
Scarlett
Bridget
Vivienne
Eleanor
Henrietta
Agnes

I love Hazel. I know only two, a thirty-something and a blue-eyed infant.

Hyacinth
Blossom,
Willow,
And I'm going to suggest Connie, I know it has no association with flowers or autumn, however I think its a beautifully old and under used name.

DS would have been Hazel if he'd been a girl. I also liked Holly, which is maybe not too "out there" for your DP.

Thanks again for so many great suggestions - I've noted my favourites but I think I'll save them for next time... husband has slowly come around to Hazel and I think it's back on the table now! Hooray!

My mothers name was Hazel. My eldest daughter has it as a middle name. Go for it.

Ps mum had bright blue eyes as does my daughter. It's neither here nor there.

My DH took a while to come round to Hazel but he got there in the end. I loved Sylvia and Lydia but he wouldn't consider either. My Hazel is nearly 3 now, with brown eyes. She's brilliant. Brenda and Pauline don't have the same feel to me at all.