Gender Masculine
Usage English
Meaning & History
Derived from the English surname Haskell, which in turn is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ásketill. However, it should be noted that in some cases, Haskell (as a given name) can also be a variant spelling of the Yiddish given name Haskel.Known bearers of this name include the American mathematician and logician Haskell Curry (1900-1982) and the American cinematographer and director Haskell Wexler (b. 1922).