Hungary Origin · Name Guide

137 Beautiful Hungary Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 143 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

67 girl names of Hungary origin — showing top 67

1
Anetta
Hungarian
2
Anel
grace; favor; angel
3
Anett
grace
4
Anyja
A variation of 'Anya', meaning 'mother'.
5
Bartha
daughter of the oath
6
Berla
a name derived from various meanings including 'bright' or 'shining'.
7
Bernadett
German
8
Barta
to judge
9
Csilla
Star
10
Dalma
Cultural term relating to 'valley' or 'delight'
11
Etti
little one
12
Eloda
Hungarian
13
Emese
Mother
14
Edina
The name of a city in Scotland, often associated with 'the place of the river Eden'
15
Etelka
Noble
16
Eszter
Hebrew
17
Edit
Rich gift
18
Frenda
Hungarian
19
Guyla
a form of the name Gisela, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'
20
Gabi
Hungarian
21
Gizella
pledge / oath
22
Gyla
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
23
Ildiko
warrior maiden
24
Ilona
Light
25
Illona
light
26
Ilka
Bright
27
Ivett
A form of the name Yvette, which means 'yew tree'
28
Jenci
God is gracious
29
Judit
a form of Judith, meaning 'praised'
30
Janika
{language: Hungarian, meaning: A diminutive form of Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious'}
31
Joci
Hungarian
32
Kamill
A variant of the name Kamille, derived from the Latin 'camillus', meaning 'helper' or 'attendant'.
33
Kinga
a patron of the land
34
Katalinna
Hungarian
35
Kitti
A beloved name with deep roots
36
Kitza
Hungarian
37
Kati
pure
38
Katinka
pure
39
Katalya
Hungarian
40
Katona
Meaning 'cattail', associated with fertility and growth
41
Katalynna
Hungarian
42
Kata
Hungarian
43
Karolyne
Hungarian
44
Lizeht
pleasant, joyful
45
Lacci
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of László.
46
Letti
A diminutive form of names like Erzsébet or Létitia, meaning 'joy'.
47
Lenci
Hungarian
48
Marlika
little pearl
49
Maricza
Hungarian
50
Margita
pearl
51
Mariska
Hungarian
52
Nyeli
The one who is like a God
53
Nikolett
victory of the people
54
Ormi
Small, tender
55
Reka
Hungarian
56
Ratza
little rat
57
Sondor
of the sun
58
Sisi
Princess.
59
Timea
timid, shy
60
Viki
Hungarian
61
Zuszeth
Hungarian
62
Zsofia
wisdom
63
Zita
little girl
64
Zsazsa
foreigner; stranger
65
Zsa
rose
66
Zoli
Brave or fearless
67
Zolee
Dawn or light

Hungary Boy Names

66 boy names of Hungary origin — showing top 66

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
Ervin
Hungarian
19
Erno
Hungarian
20
Endre
manly, brave
21
Emric
a variant of the name 'Henry,' meaning 'ruler of the household'.
22
Francisc
Free man.
23
Gabor
God is my strength.
24
Gábor
Hungarian
25
Geza
A farmer or countryman
26
Iszak
He will laugh
27
Istvan
crown, wreath
28
Ignac
fiery
29
Imre
Strength; resolving power
30
Jozsef
Hebrew
31
Jakab
Supplanter
32
János
God is gracious
33
Jeno
Hungarian
34
Kerek
A beloved name with deep roots
35
Kornell
horn
36
Korvin
derived from 'korona', meaning 'crown'
37
Kornel
horn
38
Kalman
A variant of the name Nikolaus, meaning 'victorious people'.
39
Kriztian
Krisztian
40
Kemond
to surpass
41
Krisztian
Hungarian
42
László
The name means 'glorious ruler'
43
Levente
Hungarian
44
Lukacs
From the Latin 'Lucas', meaning 'light'
45
Lazlo
Glorious ruler
46
Miklos
victorious people
47
Mate
Hungarian
48
Mátyás
gift of God
49
Marton
from the land of Mars
50
Nyir
Hungarian
51
Nyire
willow
52
Odon
Wealth
53
Orban
From the town of Orba, or derived from 'urban', meaning city dweller
54
Árpád
Hungarian
55
Regi
king
56
Szander
Defender of men
57
Sandor
Hungarian
58
Tibor
Variations of the name Tiberius, which means 'of the Tiber River'.
59
Timar
The name means 'to protect' or 'guardian'
60
Tamas
Hungarian
61
Tabori
a place where one belongs
62
Viktor
Latin
63
Zoltan
Life
64
Zalan
Means 'golden' or 'one who is golden'.
65
Zolton
life
66
Zsolt
Life

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Hungary Unisex Names

10 gender-neutral names of Hungary origin — showing top 10

1
Aniko
Hungarian
2
Adrienn
derived from the Latin name 'Hadrianus,' which means 'from Hadria'
3
Bela
white, fair
4
Eniko
a variant of the name Agnes, meaning 'pure'
5
Gere
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
6
Kovah
brave
7
Katin
Hungarian
8
Nyel
To be eloquent
9
Robi
Bright fame
10
Terez
Hungarian

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