Opinions on Hazel?

[2023babyname]

Expecting a baby girl and tossing the name Hazel around. Looking for opinions on the name ie, what vibe does it give off/associations?

Older siblings are Niamh & Eoin

Thanks!

Really lovely name! Nature and colour associations.

I love it, such a beautiful name.

Love it!

My Nanna was a Hazel (died at 88 in 2020) and used to belong to a club here in Oz called "The Happy Hazels". There were so many born around the same time they formed a club. Now defunct, but Nanna loved catching up with all the other Hazels 😍

100% for me, use it!

Sorry, I too find it dated and also a bit 'fey' (not in a good way). Although it's a 'nature' name but the word looks ugly to me and sounds harsh.

Like a pp, I too imagine someone with a tight perm - maybe nylon overalls and possibly a smoker. No idea where this horribly stereotypical downbeat image is from as I've only known one Hazel in real life. She was a child and very indulged by her parents, so maybe it set off a lifelong dislike. As a name group I'd class it with Denise and Carol. Strangely, not with Willow or Robyn etc - they seem like fresher nature names without the 60/70's history. Also less potential for teasing (Hazel nut/nutter!).

I'm sure if I ever met a cute toddler Hazel, I'd reverse my view! Good luck and just go for what you love!

I'm another who thinks it's slightly dated. Also as your other children have very Irish names, (both lovely btw) it looks a bit out of place with theirs.