Hungarian Names
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Bertalan
Hungarian
"son of the furrow"
Hungarian form of Bartholomew
Vazul
Hungarian form of Basil
"royal"
Vazul is a variation of Vászoly, which originates from the Greek Basil. It was most famously the name of a member of the House of Árpád, a grandson of a Grand Prince of the Hungarians - fitting,…
Bence
Hungarian variation of Vincent, Latin
"conquering"
Bence has been the most popular boy name in Hungary for over a decade — it’s held the top spot since 2003, the year Hungary began releasing its baby name data. Bence is the Hungarian translation of…
Bendek
Bendek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Polish, Czech, and Hungarian cultures. It's a variation of Benedict, which comes from the Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' The…
Ballas
Ballas is a masculine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from surnames or place names. It bears phonetic similarity to the Greek surname 'Ballis' or could relate to geographic…
Balas
Balas is a masculine name with Hungarian origins. It is the Hungarian form of Blaise, derived from the Latin name 'Blasius,' which may have originated from the Latin word 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping'…
Balasz
Balasz is a variant of the Hungarian name Balázs, which is derived from the Latin name Blasius, meaning "lisping" or "stuttering." The name has historical significance in Hungary, with Saint Blaise…
Bodi
Hungarian, Slavic diminutive; variant of Bodhi "God protect the king; divine gift; enlightenment"
"God protect the king; divine gift; enlightenment"
Bodi is a succinct and friendly looking name, with a number of possible origins. One one hand, it could be a diminutive of the Hungarian Boldizsár, which ultimately derives from the Babylonian…
Kari
Norse
"curly hair"
In Norse mythology, the son of the giant who ruled the wind and air; in modern America, recalls a 1970s girl's nickname name, à la Carrie and Keri.
Károly
Károly is the Hungarian form of the name Charles, derived from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'manly.' Common in Hungary and among Hungarian communities worldwide, the name has strong…
Karcsi
Karcsi is a masculine Hungarian name that functions as a diminutive form of Károly (the Hungarian equivalent of Charles). This affectionate nickname carries the warm, familiar quality typical of…
Gazsi
Gazsi is a masculine Hungarian name that functions as a diminutive form of Gáspár, which is the Hungarian equivalent of Casper or Jasper. The name ultimately derives from one of the traditional names…
Gaspar
Spanish variation of Casper, Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely in the US. Last year about 50 baby boys were named Gaspar in the US vs. about 200 named Casper,…
Kolos
Kolos is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, carrying significant historical weight. The name derives from the ancient Hungarian word for 'giant' or 'great one,' suggesting strength and imposing…
Kelemen
Hungarian variation of Clement
"mild, merciful"
A name with a gentle meaning and a strong sound.
Kálmán
Hungarian variation of Colman
One of the few stylish names, along with Roman and Truman, that end in man.
Daru
Daru is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Persian, it means 'remedy' or 'medicine,' reflecting its connection to healing and wellness. In Hindi, Daru can mean 'wine' or 'alcohol.' It's…
Damjan
Slovene; Croatian; Serbian; Macedonian, from Greek
"to tame, subdue"
A handsome Balkan form of Damian, pronounced as two syllables instead of three.
Dacso
Dacso is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from a surname or representing a variant of names like Daxo or Dasco. The name has an intriguing sound with its strong…
Demeter
Demeter, while historically a feminine name from Greek mythology, has occasionally been used as a masculine name in some contexts. In Greek mythology, Demeter was the powerful goddess of agriculture,…