Hungarian Names
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Teruska
Teruska is a feminine name with Slavic roots, functioning as a diminutive form most likely derived from Teresa or a similar name. The characteristic '-uska' suffix is a typical Slavic diminutive…
Tercsa
Tercsa is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Teresa. The name Teresa has roots in Greek and Spanish origins, meaning 'harvester' or 'summer.' Tercsa may have developed…
Bálintka
Bálintka is a feminine Hungarian diminutive form of Bálint, which is the Hungarian version of Valentine. The name derives from the Latin 'Valentinus,' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' The -ka suffix is…
Vica
Hungarian variation of Vita
A particularly distinctive and dainty example of the life-affirming family of names.
Vicuska
Vicuska is a rare feminine name with Hungarian origins, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive form. Historically, it was used as a pet name for Victoria or other names beginning with…
Zsa
Hungarian, diminutive of Susan
Though she's left the large and small screens, Zsa Zsa (born Sári) Gabor is not forgotten, and this name will forever be associated with her.
Adrien
French variation of Adrian, Latin
"man of Adria"
This spelling variation of Adrian was popular in France and Belgium during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, peaking in 1991 when it reached the Top 20 in France. While it has since declined in use, it…
Damek
Slavic variation of Adam
"son of the red earth"
Damek, which you might think of as Adam with a Slavic accent, considerably freshens up the original.
Adorjan
Hungarian variation of Adrian
"man of Adria"
This Hungarian form of Adrian is traditionally spelled with an accent, Adorján.
Berti
Berti is a masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or nickname with multiple origins. In German-speaking regions, it often serves as a familiar form of names like Albert, Berthold, or…
Sándor
Hungarian, variant of Alexander
"defending men"
Despite a possible pronunciation problem, a pleasant, unusual choice. Sandor Clegane (nicknamed The Hound) is a major character on Game of Thrones.
Ambrus
Hungarian
"immortal"
Hungarian form of Ambrose
Andor
Norwegian; Swedish; Hungarian
"eagle; manly"
Unusual but accessible multi-cultural choice.
Toncse
Toncse is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may have Hungarian or Eastern European roots, though documented usage is minimal. The name's unusual letter combination creates a…
Attila
Hungarian
"little father"
English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Usually said to derive from the Gothic…
Agoston
Agoston is a masculine name of Hungarian origin, essentially the Magyar form of Augustine or Augustus. Derived from Latin 'augustus' meaning 'great,' 'venerable,' or 'majestic,' it carries noble…
Agusztav
Agusztav appears to be a Hungarian variant of the classic name Gustav or Augustus, combining elements of both. The name has Germanic origins, with 'Gustav' traditionally meaning 'staff of the Goths'…
Aranyu
Sanskrit
"forest"
Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.
Barta
Barta is traditionally a masculine name with Hungarian and Slavic origins, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It derives from the name Bartholomew, which means 'son of…
Bartalan
Bartalan is a masculine name of Hungarian origin, representing the Magyar variation of Bartholomew. The name derives from the Aramaic 'Bar-Talmay,' meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows.'…