Hungarian Names that Start With I

  1. Ilona
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Helen, Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "shining torch; light; joy"
    • Description:

      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 the US.
  2. Ilma
    • Origin:

      Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya
    • Meaning:

      "air; starlight"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Imre
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, from German
    • Meaning:

      "strength"
    • Description:

      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.
  4. Ilka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, diminutive of Ilona; variation of Helen
    • Meaning:

      "bright, shining one"
    • Description:

      To some, may have the same warm feeling of Russian nicknames like Sasha and Misha.
  5. Istvan
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "crown, wreath"
    • Description:

      Hungarian form of Stephen, and the name of the first king and patron saint of Hungary.
  6. Ildikó
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, variation of Hilda
    • Meaning:

      "battle, warrior"
    • Description:

      Ildikó is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda.
  7. Iren
    • Izidor
      • Origin:

        Hungarian variation of Isidore
      • Description:

        See ISIDORE.
    • Irenke