Hungarian baby names
Names tagged with “Hungarian” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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26 names
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- Andras
Greek
76From Greek Andreas, meaning 'strong' and 'manly.' Popular in Hungarian and Eastern European cultures as a masculine form.
- Zsofia
Greek
76From Greek Sophia meaning 'wisdom'. Zsofia is the Hungarian diminutive form, maintaining the classical virtue-name tradition.
- Kazmer
Slavic
76From the name Casimir, derived from Slavic elements meaning 'to announce' and 'famous,' suggesting one who proclaims or brings renown.
- Levente
English
76From Latin 'levis' meaning 'light' or 'smooth'. Popular in Hungary as a modern given name with classical roots.
- Gabor
Hebrew
76From Hebrew Gavriel meaning 'God is my strength.' Popular in Hungarian-speaking regions as a given name form.
- Ilona
English
63From Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'shining', adapted into Hungarian as Ilona with a distinctive Magyar character
- Zsazsa
Hebrew
63A playful Hungarian diminutive form of Susan, derived from Hebrew Shoshanna meaning 'lily' or 'graceful flower'.
- Kinga
English
63From Latin 'regina' meaning 'queen', widely used in Central and Eastern Europe as a royal, dignified name.
- Jozsef
Hebrew
63God will increase. Hungarian form of Joseph, derived from Hebrew Yoseph with the diminutive -sef suffix.
- Emerich
Germanic
63From Old High German 'amalric' meaning 'work ruler' or 'industrious leader', popularized by Hungarian kings.
- Ivett
Hebrew
52From Hebrew Yves/Ivo meaning 'bow' or 'archer', popularized in Hungary as the diminutive form Ivett
- Lazlo
English
45From Hungarian Ladislaus, derived from Slavic 'vladati' (to rule) and 'slava' (glory). Means 'glorious ruler' or 'famous leader'.
- Bence
Latin
45From Latin Benedictus meaning 'blessed.' Popular in Hungary as a shortened form, carrying benedictory significance.
- Sandor
Greek
45From Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men', shortened and Magyarized to Sandor as a traditional Hungarian form.
- Laszlo
English
40From Slavic origins meaning 'glory' or 'famous ruler', popularized in Hungary as a royal name historically borne by Hungarian kings and nobles.
- Bela
Celtic
40White or fair-haired in Celtic tradition; also a Hungarian diminutive of Albert meaning noble and bright.
- Kalman
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Kalonymos meaning 'good name.' Popular in Hungarian Jewish tradition as a distinctive given name.
- Zoltan
English
40From Greek xanthos meaning 'golden' or 'yellow'. Popular in Hungary as a traditional given name with strong cultural roots.
- Elek
Greek
40From Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men', shortened and adapted in Hungarian as Elek, a classic name with historical strength.
- Imre
English
40From Old Germanic 'Emmerich' meaning 'powerful' and 'home ruler'. Widely used in Hungarian culture as a traditional name.
- Aniko
English
40Grace, favor. A Hungarian diminutive form derived from Anna, itself from the Hebrew name Channah meaning 'grace' or 'favor from God.'
- Matyas
Hebrew
40Gift of God. Hungarian form of Matthew, derived from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning 'gift of Yahweh'.
- Miklos
Slavic
40Hungarian diminutive form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God,' with strong Central European heritage and tradition.
- Zalan
English
40Hungarian name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to ancient Magyar tribal or personal naming traditions
- Jeno
English
28Hungarian diminutive form, possibly derived from Eugene meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'
- Gizella
Germanic
28From Germanic 'Gisela', meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'; evolved through Hungarian diminutive forms into Gizella.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
