Hansel

Hansel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Hans, which is a short form of Johannes, the German variant of the biblical name John.

The name Hans is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Hansel gained popularity as a given name after the Brothers Grimm published the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel' in the early 19th century.

While it is still more commonly used as a nickname, Hansel has been adopted as a given name in its own right, particularly in German-speaking countries and areas with German cultural influence.