Hungarian Names for Boys
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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,…
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"…
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…