Hungarian Names

Dénes

Dénes is a Hungarian masculine name derived from the Greek name Dionysius, which refers to the devotee of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and festivity. This elegant name has been…

Ervin

Variation of Erwin, German

"respected friend"

Ervin is an old-school great-grandpa name, like Irving and Ernest, that may just be ready for revival. It's also a well-known name in Hungary and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. As a…

Odön

Odön is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, a variant of the more common Ödön. The name derives from the Germanic element 'ed' meaning 'prosperity' or 'wealth.' In Hungarian tradition, it's…

Imre

Hungarian, from German

"strength"

Commonly heard in its native country, and might get a boost here too, now that Alanis Morrissette has used it for her son Ever's middle name.

Mano

Italian

"hand"

A nickname that sounds like a nickname.

Erneszt

Erneszt is a distinctive variation of Ernest, primarily found in Hungarian and some Eastern European naming traditions. The name derives from Germanic origins, specifically from the elements "ernst"…

Ernö

Ernö is a masculine Hungarian name that serves as a variant of Ernest, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ernst' meaning 'serious' or 'determined' and 'vilja' meaning 'will.' Popular primarily…

Istvan

Hungarian

"crown, wreath"

Hungarian form of Stephen, and the name of the first king and patron saint of Hungary.

Jenö

Jenö is a traditional Hungarian masculine name pronounced approximately as 'YEH-nuh.' It corresponds to Eugene in English, ultimately deriving from the Greek 'Eugenios' meaning 'well-born' or…

Nándor

Hungarian, from German

"bold voyager"

Interesting and energetic Hungarian form of Ferdinand.

Ferke

Ferke is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It could be a diminutive form of Ferdinand in some Hungarian or Eastern European contexts, or potentially a variant of Ferenc (the Hungarian…

Ferenc

Hungarian form of Francis

"Frenchman or free man"

Ferenc is well used in Hungary, where it has the intriguing nickname Ferko, it has been associated with the playwright Molnar.

Ferko

Ferko is a masculine name with Slovak and Hungarian origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Ferenc, the Hungarian version of Francis. The name ultimately derives from Latin…

Fritzi

Hungarian variation of Frederick

"peaceful ruler"

May cut it in Budapest, but not in Boise. Just Fritz would be preferable.

Frides

Frides is a rare masculine name of likely Germanic or Scandinavian origin. It may be connected to the Old Norse element "friðr" meaning "peace" or "protection," which appears in names like Friedrich…

Frigyes

Frigyes is a masculine Hungarian name equivalent to the German name Friedrich (Frederick in English). It derives from Germanic elements meaning 'peaceful ruler' or 'ruler of peace', combining 'frid'…

Gábor

Hungarian variation of Gabriel

Particularly popular in its native land, but here just getting over Zsa Zsa and her sisters.

Gáspár

Hungarian, from Persian

"bringer of treasure"

The Hungarian form of Jasper.

Gellert

Gellert is a masculine name with Hungarian and Germanic origins, most famously associated with the Hungarian composer Gellért Szabó and St. Gellért (Gerard), an Italian missionary who became the…

Gellart

Gellart is a masculine name with potential Germanic or Hungarian roots, possibly derived from names like Gelert or Gellért. In Hungarian history, Saint Gellért was an important 11th-century…