Hungarian Names that Start With I

Ilona

Hungarian variation of Helen, Finnish

"shining torch; light; joy"

This variant of Helen is used across Europe, in France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and it's native Hungary. Reminiscent of Elena, Leona, Ilaria, Fiona and Lola, it nevertheless remains a rarity in…

Ilma

Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya

"air; starlight"

A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina. Ilma also appears in…

Iren

Iren is a feminine name that functions as a variation of Irene, with roots in ancient Greek. Derived from "Eirene," it means "peace." In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace, giving the…

Irenke

Irenke is a delicate feminine name with Eastern European roots, primarily used in Hungarian culture. It derives from the Greek name Irene, meaning 'peace,' with the characteristic Hungarian…

Ilki

Variation of Ilka, Hungarian diminutive of Ilona

"bright, shining one"

This short, ultra-rare name is one of our favorite four-letter girl names starting with I .

Ilka

Hungarian diminutive of Ilona; variation of Helen

"bright, shining one"

To some, may have the same warm feeling of Russian nicknames like Sasha and Misha.

Ildikó

Hungarian, variation of Hilda

"battle, warrior"

Ildikó is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda.