Pretty Hungarian names!!

  1. Simon
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "he has heard; flat-nosed"
    • Description:

      Simon is pure and simple (not in the nursery rhyme sense), and an appealingly genuine Old and New Testament name that's not overused. These factors make Simon a stylish yet classic choice.
  2. Petra
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rock, stone"
    • Description:

      A strong Greek name with pan-European charm, Petra is a relatively recent feminization of Peter, though it relates back to an incredible ancient city in Jordan that was rediscovered in the early nineteenth century.
  3. Johanna
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Johanna is the version of this name used in Holland, Germany, and Scandinavia. The extra h makes Johanna a slightly more dignified version of Joanna.
  4. Vince
    • Origin:

      Short form of Vincent, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "conquering"
    • Description:

      Vince is not a short form that often stands alone on the birth certificate, the way Jack or even Joe does, but it has certain credibility as the name always used for football great Vince Lombardi. And as a diminutive for Vincent, it's a far sight better than Vinnie or Vinny or even Vin.
  5. Sándor
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, variant of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Despite a possible pronunciation problem, a pleasant, unusual choice. Sandor Clegane (nicknamed The Hound) is a major character on Game of Thrones.
  6. Attila
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "little father"
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Vilmos
    • Description:

      Vilmos is the Hungarian form of the name William, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.' Popular in Hungary and among Hungarian communities worldwide, Vilmos carries the strength and dignity of its more widely-known counterpart while maintaining a distinctive cultural identity. The name has historical significance in Hungary, with several notable bearers including Hungarian photographers, scientists, and nobility. Though less common internationally, Vilmos offers a rich European heritage and commands respect with its strong consonant sounds and appealing rhythm. For those with Hungarian ancestry or those seeking a distinguished European name with character, Vilmos provides cultural depth and sophistication.
  8. Levente
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "being"
    • Description:

      An extremely popular choice in its native Hungary (at #3 for the past decade), Levente is an ancient Hungarian royal name, in use since at least the 10th century. This name sounds the same but has a different derivation to the Turkish name Levent.
  9. Emese
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "mother"
    • Description:

      A Hungarian name rarely heard outside its native culture, Emese appears as the legendary grandmother of Árpád, the founder of the Hungarian state. It featured in the Hungarian Top 100 from when the records began in the 2000s, right up until 2022.
  10. Olivér
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Oliver, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "olive tree"
  11. Miklós
    • Origin:

      Czech and Hungarian variation of Nicholas
    • Description:

      Surprisingly, attached to the Greek Nikolaos rather than Michael.
  12. Bálint
    • Origin:

      Hungarian from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "strong, healthy"
    • Description:

      Hungarian form of Valentine.
  13. Panna
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Anna; Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "grace; emerald, leaf"
    • Description:

      Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to being a Hungarian variant of Anna (PAWN-naw) and a Hindi gemstone name (PAHN-nah), it is also a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian word for cream (PA-nuh). Panna might make a fresh alternative to Anna or Hannah.
  14. Szabolcs
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Notably the name of a Magyar leader, and now a county in Hungary.
  15. Zselyke
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "desire"
  16. Csongor
    • Origin:

      Hungarian from Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "falcon"
  17. Réka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      An alluring name that would fit right into an American classroom with no problem.
  18. Dominik
    • Origin:

      Variation of Dominic
    • Description:

      The K makes this slightly more modern than its more traditional original
  19. Ákos
    • Origin:

      Hungarian from Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "white eagle"
  20. Mátyás
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The Hungarian form of Matthew.