Hessel
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hessel
The given name 'Hessel' is a Dutch and Frisian diminutive of 'Hess' or 'Hesse', derived from the Germanic element *hasu* meaning "hare" or "gray," often interpreted as "little hare" or "son of Hesse." It is primarily used in the Netherlands and among Frisian-speaking communities, with historical ties to the medieval region of Hesse in Germany, and is not specifically tied to a particular religion.
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Etymology
The given name 'Hessel' is a Dutch and Frisian diminutive of 'Hess' or 'Hesse', derived from the Germanic element *hasu* meaning "hare" or "gray," often interpreted as "little hare" or "son of Hesse." It is primarily used in the Netherlands and among Frisian-speaking communities, with historical ties to the medieval region of Hesse in Germany, and is not specifically tied to a particular religion.
Hessel currently ranks #4,516 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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