Hungary Origin · Name Guide

137 Beautiful Hungary Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 141 Hungary baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Hungary Girl Names
  2. Hungary Boy Names
  3. Hungary Unisex Names

Hungary names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Hungary names

  • Hungary names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Hungary Girl Names

65 girl names of Hungary origin — showing top 65

1
Anetta
Hungarian
2
Anett
grace
3
Anyja
A variation of 'Anya', meaning 'mother'.
4
Bartha
daughter of the oath
5
Berla
a name derived from various meanings including 'bright' or 'shining'.
6
Bernadett
German
7
Barta
to judge
8
Csilla
Star
9
Dalma
Cultural term relating to 'valley' or 'delight'
10
Etti
little one
11
Eloda
Hungarian
12
Emese
Mother
13
Edina
The name of a city in Scotland, often associated with 'the place of the river Eden'
14
Etelka
Noble
15
Eszter
Hebrew
16
Edit
Rich gift
17
Frenda
Hungarian
18
Guyla
a form of the name Gisela, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'
19
Gabi
Hungarian
20
Gizella
pledge / oath
21
Gyla
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
22
Ildiko
warrior maiden
23
Ilona
Light
24
Illona
light
25
Ilka
Bright
26
Ivett
A form of the name Yvette, which means 'yew tree'
27
Jenci
God is gracious
28
Judit
a form of Judith, meaning 'praised'
29
Janika
{language: Hungarian, meaning: A diminutive form of Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious'}
30
Joci
Hungarian
31
Kamill
A variant of the name Kamille, derived from the Latin 'camillus', meaning 'helper' or 'attendant'.
32
Kinga
a patron of the land
33
Katalinna
Hungarian
34
Kitti
A beloved name with deep roots
35
Kitza
Hungarian
36
Katinka
pure
37
Katalya
Hungarian
38
Katona
Meaning 'cattail', associated with fertility and growth
39
Katalynna
Hungarian
40
Kata
Hungarian
41
Karolyne
Hungarian
42
Lizeht
pleasant, joyful
43
Lacci
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of László.
44
Letti
A diminutive form of names like Erzsébet or Létitia, meaning 'joy'.
45
Lenci
Hungarian
46
Marlika
little pearl
47
Maricza
Hungarian
48
Margita
pearl
49
Mariska
Hungarian
50
Nyeli
The one who is like a God
51
Nikolett
victory of the people
52
Ormi
Small, tender
53
Reka
Hungarian
54
Ratza
little rat
55
Sondor
of the sun
56
Sisi
Princess.
57
Timea
timid, shy
58
Viki
Hungarian
59
Zuszeth
Hungarian
60
Zsofia
wisdom
61
Zita
little girl
62
Zsazsa
foreigner; stranger
63
Zsa
rose
64
Zoli
Brave or fearless
65
Zolee
Dawn or light

Hungary Boy Names

65 boy names of Hungary origin — showing top 65

1
Andor
Manly.
2
Almos
noble
3
Attila
little father
4
Atilla
father of nations
5
Antal
Hungarian
6
Akos
Fertile
7
Anyel
angel
8
Bogar
Hungarian
9
Balint
Hungarian
10
Bence
Hungarian
11
Benedek
Blessed
12
Barok
barokk
13
Denes
Hungarian
14
Dezden
Determination, resolve
15
Elemer
Noble brother.
16
Emeric
Power; ruler of work.
17
Emerik
Ruler, leader
18
Erno
Hungarian
19
Endre
manly, brave
20
Emric
a variant of the name 'Henry,' meaning 'ruler of the household'.
21
Francisc
Free man.
22
Gabor
God is my strength.
23
Gábor
Hungarian
24
Geza
A farmer or countryman
25
Iszak
He will laugh
26
Istvan
crown, wreath
27
Ignac
fiery
28
Imre
Strength; resolving power
29
Jozsef
Hebrew
30
Jakab
Supplanter
31
János
God is gracious
32
Jeno
Hungarian
33
Kerek
A beloved name with deep roots
34
Kornell
horn
35
Korvin
derived from 'korona', meaning 'crown'
36
Kornel
horn
37
Kalman
A variant of the name Nikolaus, meaning 'victorious people'.
38
Kriztian
Krisztian
39
Kemond
to surpass
40
Krisztian
Hungarian
41
László
The name means 'glorious ruler'
42
Levente
Hungarian
43
Lukacs
From the Latin 'Lucas', meaning 'light'
44
Lazlo
Glorious ruler
45
Miklos
victorious people
46
Mate
Hungarian
47
Mátyás
gift of God
48
Marton
from the land of Mars
49
Nyir
Hungarian
50
Nyire
willow
51
Odon
Wealth
52
Orban
From the town of Orba, or derived from 'urban', meaning city dweller
53
Árpád
Hungarian
54
Regi
king
55
Szander
Defender of men
56
Sandor
Hungarian
57
Tibor
Variations of the name Tiberius, which means 'of the Tiber River'.
58
Timar
The name means 'to protect' or 'guardian'
59
Tamas
Hungarian
60
Tabori
a place where one belongs
61
Viktor
Latin
62
Zoltan
Life
63
Zalan
Means 'golden' or 'one who is golden'.
64
Zolton
life
65
Zsolt
Life

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Hungary Unisex Names

11 gender-neutral names of Hungary origin — showing top 11

1
Aniko
Hungarian
2
Anel
grace; favor; angel
3
Bela
white, fair
4
Eniko
a variant of the name Agnes, meaning 'pure'
5
Ervin
Hungarian
6
Gere
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
7
Kovah
brave
8
Katin
Hungarian
9
Nyel
To be eloquent
10
Robi
Bright fame
11
Terez
Hungarian

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