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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A light mist or atmospheric blur; the deeper root is uncertain, sometimes linked to Old English 'hasu' (grey).
- Origin
- Old English (uncertain)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- HAYZ
Haze is a short, one-syllable name pronounced HAYZ. It points to a light mist or atmospheric blur, and its deeper root is uncertain, though it's sometimes linked to the Old English 'hasu', meaning grey.
Meaning & Origin of Haze
Meaning: A light mist or atmospheric blur; the deeper root is uncertain, sometimes linked to Old English 'hasu' (grey)..
Origin: Old English (uncertain).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Haze
HAYZIPA /heɪz/
Popularity of Haze
Haze ranked #1653 in 2024 with 102 babies given the name. Its highest ranking in the Social Security data, which runs from 1912 to 2024, came a year earlier: #1379 in 2023, with 135 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Haze mean?
A light mist or atmospheric blur; the deeper root is uncertain, sometimes linked to Old English ‘hasu’ (grey).. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Haze?
Haze is pronounced HAYZ (IPA: /heɪz/).
Is Haze a popular name right now?
Haze peaked at #1379 in 2023 and is ranked #1653 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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