Hungarian Baby Names
Discover beautiful Hungarian baby names for girls and boys, from traditional favourites to names popular with families in Hungary today.
Discover the Beauty of Hungarian Names
Hungarian baby names offer a fascinating mixture of distinctive Hungarian traditions and familiar European names adapted to Hungarian spelling and pronunciation.
Names such as Bence, Levente, Máté and Zoltán give the boys' list a distinctly Hungarian character, while names such as Boglárka, Zsófia, Lilla and Hanna provide beautiful choices for girls.
Hungarian also contains sounds and letter combinations that may look unfamiliar to English-speaking parents. Our guide includes simple pronunciation tips to make exploring these names easier.
Popular Hungarian Baby Names
Hungary's Central Statistical Office tracks the names most frequently registered for newborn babies. These names provide a glimpse into naming trends among families in Hungary.
Popular Boys' Names
Popular Girls' Names
Hungarian Baby Names We Love
From unmistakably Hungarian choices to familiar names with Hungarian spellings, here are a few beautiful places to begin.
Levente
BoyA distinctive Hungarian boys' name with a strong, traditional sound.
Boglárka
GirlA wonderfully distinctive Hungarian girls' name, associated with the buttercup flower.
Máté
BoyThe Hungarian form of Matthew, combining a familiar origin with a distinctly Hungarian spelling.
Zsófia
GirlThe Hungarian form of Sophia, a beautiful classic associated with wisdom.
Understanding Hungarian Name Pronunciation
Hungarian spelling is quite consistent, but several letter combinations represent sounds differently from what an English speaker might initially expect. These simple tips can help when exploring Hungarian names.
Sounds like “sh”
A Hungarian single “s” is generally pronounced similarly to the English “sh”.
Sounds like “s”
The Hungarian combination “sz” generally sounds like the English “s”.
A “zh” sound
“Zs” is similar to the sound heard in the middle of the English word “vision”.
Sounds like “ch”
“Cs” generally sounds similar to the English “ch” in “chair”.
Soft consonant sound
“Gy” represents a distinctive soft Hungarian consonant that does not have an exact English equivalent.
Similar to “ny”
This sound is roughly comparable with the “ny” sound in words such as “canyon”.
Hungarian Baby Name Directory
Browse our collection of Hungarian baby names for girls and boys. Search by name or meaning, or use the filters to narrow the list.
Anna
GirlClassic Hungarian favourite
A timeless European name traditionally associated with grace.
Boglárka
GirlDistinctively Hungarian
A beautiful Hungarian name associated with the buttercup flower.
Csilla
GirlHungarian name
A distinctive Hungarian girls' name traditionally associated with stars.
Dóra
GirlHungarian form
A short and elegant Hungarian form related to Dora.
Emma
GirlInternational favourite
A familiar European classic also widely used in Hungary.
Eszter
GirlHungarian form of Esther
A traditional Hungarian form of the classic name Esther.
Fanni
GirlHungarian favourite
A sweet and familiar girls' name used in Hungary.
Hanna
GirlPopular in Hungary
A soft, timeless name that remains a favourite among Hungarian families.
Jázmin
GirlHungarian form of Jasmine
A floral name inspired by the jasmine flower.
Júlia
GirlHungarian form of Julia
A graceful Hungarian spelling of the enduring classic Julia.
Léna
GirlModern favourite
A short and elegant girls' name used by Hungarian families.
Lilla
GirlHungarian favourite
A melodic girls' name with a particularly Hungarian feel.
Luca
GirlPopular Hungarian girls' name
A short European name widely recognised in Hungary.
Nóra
GirlHungarian spelling
The Hungarian accented form of Nora.
Réka
GirlTraditional Hungarian name
A distinctive girls' name strongly associated with Hungarian naming tradition.
Sára
GirlHungarian form of Sarah
A beautiful Hungarian spelling of the classic Sarah.
Viktória
GirlHungarian form of Victoria
A strong classic traditionally associated with victory.
Virág
GirlHungarian nature name
A distinctly Hungarian name meaning “flower”.
Zoé
GirlModern favourite
The Hungarian spelling of Zoe, traditionally associated with life.
Zsófia
GirlHungarian form of Sophia
A beautiful Hungarian classic traditionally associated with wisdom.
Ádám
BoyHungarian form of Adam
The Hungarian spelling of the timeless biblical name Adam.
Áron
BoyHungarian form of Aaron
A handsome Hungarian form of the classic Aaron.
Bálint
BoyTraditional Hungarian name
The Hungarian form related to Valentine and Valentinus.
Bence
BoyLong-standing Hungarian favourite
One of the best-known modern Hungarian boys' names.
Botond
BoyTraditional Hungarian name
A distinctive boys' name with deep roots in Hungarian tradition.
Dániel
BoyHungarian form of Daniel
The Hungarian spelling of the enduring biblical name Daniel.
Dávid
BoyHungarian form of David
A classic Hungarian spelling of David.
Dominik
BoyPopular in Hungary
A strong European name and a recent favourite among Hungarian parents.
Gábor
BoyHungarian form of Gabriel
A traditional Hungarian form related to Gabriel.
Gergő
BoyHungarian form
A distinctly Hungarian form related to Gregory.
István
BoyTraditional Hungarian classic
The Hungarian form of Stephen, strongly associated with Hungarian history.
László
BoyTraditional Hungarian name
One of Hungary's most recognisable traditional masculine names.
Levente
BoyDistinctively Hungarian
A strong boys' name with deep Hungarian associations.
Marcell
BoyHungarian form
An elegant masculine name used in modern Hungary.
Márk
BoyHungarian form of Mark
The compact Hungarian spelling of Mark.
Máté
BoyHungarian form of Matthew
A popular Hungarian form of Matthew.
Olivér
BoyHungarian form of Oliver
The Hungarian accented spelling of the popular name Oliver.
Tamás
BoyHungarian form of Thomas
A traditional Hungarian form of Thomas.
Zoltán
BoyTraditional Hungarian name
A strong and unmistakably Hungarian masculine name.
Zsolt
BoyTraditional Hungarian name
A compact and distinctive Hungarian boys' name.
Hungary Has an Official Given-Name List
Hungary has an official list of given names that can be registered. The ELTE Research Centre for Linguistics publishes the legal given-name list corresponding with the list published in the Hungarian Gazette.
The Research Centre also provides a searchable given-name database where names can be explored using criteria such as origin, name day, number of syllables and other linguistic characteristics.
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Hungarian Baby Name FAQs
What are some popular Hungarian baby names?
Popular and familiar Hungarian baby names include Hanna, Anna, Luca, Zsófia, Dominik, Olivér, Levente, Bence and Máté. Naming trends change over time, so official Hungarian statistics are the best source for current popularity data.
What are some traditional Hungarian boys' names?
Traditional and distinctly Hungarian choices include István, László, Zoltán, Zsolt, Levente, Botond, Bálint and Gábor.
What are some beautiful Hungarian girls' names?
Hungarian girls' names include Boglárka, Réka, Csilla, Zsófia, Eszter, Virág, Nóra, Júlia, Lilla and Hanna.
Does Hungary have an official baby name list?
Yes. Hungary maintains an official list of given names that may be registered. The ELTE Research Centre for Linguistics publishes the legal given-name list corresponding with the list published in the Hungarian Gazette.
Why do Hungarian names sometimes contain accents?
Accents are an important part of Hungarian spelling and can affect vowel sounds. Names such as Máté, Ádám, Zoltán, Nóra and Zsófia should therefore normally retain their Hungarian accents when written in their original form.
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