Pretty Hungarian names!!
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- Simon
Origin:
Hebrew, GreekMeaning:
"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.
- Petra
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"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.
- Johanna
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Vince
Origin:
Short form of Vincent, LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Attila
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"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.
- Dominik
Origin:
Variation of DominicDescription:
The K makes this slightly more modern than its more traditional original
- Mátyás
Origin:
Hungarian, from HebrewMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
The Hungarian form of Matthew.
- 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.
- Emese
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"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.
- Zsolt
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"sultan"Description:
The predecessor to Zoltan.
- Olivér
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Oliver, LatinMeaning:
"olive tree"
- Viktória
Origin:
Hungarian and Slovak variation of Victoria, LatinMeaning:
"victory"
- Miklós
Origin:
Czech and Hungarian variation of NicholasDescription:
Surprisingly, attached to the Greek Nikolaos rather than Michael.
- Letícia
Origin:
Portuguese variation of Letitia, LatinMeaning:
"joy, gladness"Description:
Portuguese variation of Letitia.
- Réka
Origin:
Hungarian, meaning unknownDescription:
An alluring name that would fit right into an American classroom with no problem.
- Jázmin
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Jasmine, PersianMeaning:
"gift from God"
- Zselyke
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"desire"
- Bálint
Origin:
Hungarian from LatinMeaning:
"strong, healthy"Description:
Hungarian form of Valentine.
- Csongor
Origin:
Hungarian from TurkishMeaning:
"falcon"
- Károly
Description:
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 historical associations, including multiple Hungarian kings and notable figures bearing this name. The most famous was perhaps Emperor Charles I of Austria, who ruled as King Károly IV of Hungary. The name maintains moderate popularity in Hungary, where traditional names continue to be valued. Károly has a distinctive sound with its characteristic Hungarian pronunciation and accent placement, making it both recognizably European yet distinctly Magyar in character.
