165 BEST Hungarian Hunting Dog Names (With Meaning)
Hungarian hunting dogs are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strength.
They make excellent companions for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
But before you can take your Hungarian hunting dog out into the wilderness, you need to give them a name that reflects their unique character and heritage.
That's why we've compiled this list of 165 best hungarian hunting dog names with meaning!
From classic traditional hungarian names like "Kopasz" to more modern-sounding ones such as "Bence" or "Viktor," there is something here to fit every pup's style.
Whether you're looking for an old-fashioned moniker or an edgy new option, these hungarian hunting dog names will have your pup feeling proud of its heritage in no time!
1. Márkus – meaning ‘dedicated to Mars, the god of war’
2. Betyár – a romantic outlaw figure in hungarian folklore
3. Bence – meaning ‘strong and powerful’
4. Boglarka – derived from hungarian word for wolf
5. Csordas – hungarian word for herd or flock
6. Dorka – meaning “gift of God”
7. Élesztő – hungarian word for yeast
8. Farkas – hungarian word for wolf
9. Gellért - Hungarian form of Gerhard, meaning "brave spear"
10. Hegedűs — translates as fiddler
11 .József — means Joseph (God will add)
12 .Koppan - hungarian name derived from the Slavic element kopu which is
related to wool
13. Ladislav—from the old Slavic elements lada (women) and slava (glory)
14. Miklos—derived from Nicholas
15. Nimrod—Hebrew origin which means Let us rebel
16. Orosz – hungarian word for Russian
17. Pal — hungarian short form of Paul
18. Róka — hungarian word for fox
19. Sámuel — hungarian form of Samuel, meaning “God heard”
20. Tibor — hungarian name derived from the old Slavonic element tibro which is related to strength and power
21. Ugor—meaning ‘sovereign or ruler’
22. Vadasz - hungarian word for hunter
23. Zoltan - means life giver in Hungarian
24. Akos—hungarians name derived from Greek ἄκος (Acos) meaning "thorn"
25. Attila—meaning "little father" in Old Turkish
26. Bodza—derived from a hungarians family name with unknown origin
27. Csabi—"given by God" in Hungarian
28. Istvan —"crowned with laurel", the hungarians form of Stephen
29. Kürtös - Hungary's national dog breed, small black terrier
30. Mónika - the latinized form of Mona
31. Nándor — hungarian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind"
32. Ödön — hungarian form of Edmund, meaning “wealthy protector”
33. Pista – hungarian word for Stephen or Steven
34. Ricsi – hungarian nickname derived from the name Richard
35. Soma - hungarian word for Thomas
36. Tamás - hungarian form of Thomas, meaning twin
37. Ugró – hungarians word for Jumper
38. Veronika – Hungarian cognate of Veronica (truth-teller)
39 .Zsombor—derived from a hungarians family name with unknown origin
40 .Adelbert – Germanic name composed from adal "noble" and beraht "bright".
41 .Borbala – feminine form of Borbála which means foreigner
42 .Csongor—hungary's national breed is called Vizsla
43. Előd — hungarian short form Előd which mean elder
44. Ferenc — hungarian equivalent to Francis
45. Gizella – Hungarian female variant Gis
46. Hajnal – hungarian word for dawn
47. Ibolya – hungarian form of the name Violet
48. Janko – hungarain shortform from Johann or John
49. Kincso - hungarian word means treasure
50. Liliom – hungarian flower name associated with innocence and purity
51. Márk—hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla, which translates to Mark in Hungarian
52. Noemi - hungarain variant of Naomi, meaning pleasantness
53. Örs -"brave bear", derived from the old Hungarian element öröm (joy)
54. Pongor—Hungary’s most famous hunting dog breed, Pumi
55. Rozi—hungarians nickname derived from Rosemarie
56. Sándor —the hungarians form of Alexander
57. Tamara – Russian/Ukrainian given name meaning ‘palm tree’
58. Ugor—"sovereign or ruler" in Hungarian
59. Vivien – Hungarians female version Vivien
60. Zakariás – "remembered by God"; variant of Zachary
61. Andor - hungarian word meaning manly
62. Barany – hungarian word for ram
63. Cseresznye - hungarian word for cherry
64. Deli – derived from hungarian element del which means brave
65. Ervin – hungarian name derived from Germanic elements ermen (whole, universal) and win (friend).
66. Fülöp – hungarians form of Philip, meaning "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"
67. Gedeon—hungarian version Gideon; “cutter” in Hebrew
68. Hajnas—derived from the old Hungarian elements hadhaz (battle), jano/jeno(God), and asszony (woman)
69. Ildikó—Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Ildiko in Hungarian
70. Jozefina—"he will enlarge"; female variant of Joseph
71. Koppány —Hungary’s most famous hunting dog breed is Pumi, named after a 9th century Grand Prince Koppány
72. Lajos – hungarians form of Louis, meaning "famous warrior"
73. Mátyás—hungarian form of Matthew, meaning “gift from God”
74. Noémi — hungarian variant of Naomi, meaning pleasantness
75. Ópál—"gemstone", derived from the Old Hungarian elements o (ancestor) and pala (protector).
76. Pataki – hungarian nickname derived from Patrick
77. Rudolf– hungarian version Rudolf which means 'fame-wolf'
78. Sebestyén— hungarians version Sebastian; “venerable” in Latin
79. Tünde– hungarians element tunde which means to sparkle 80 .Ugor
—"sovereign or ruler" in Hungarian
81. Vazul – hungarian short form for Vasileus/Basil meaning king 82 .Zimra-Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla, translating to Zimra in Hungarian
83. Annamari - Hungarian female name composed of Anna "grace" and Marie
84. Barna – hungarian word for brown
85. Csorba - hungarian element csorb which means to bark
86. Dorka – hungarians version Dorcas; “gazelle” in Greek
87. Erzsi—hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla, translating to Erzsi in Hungarian
88. Ferenc—"the French man", a hungarian cognate of Francis
89. Gellért—Hungary’s most famous hunting dog breed, Pumi
90. Hedvig – hungarians form of Hedwig meaning "contending warrior"
91. Ildikó—Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Ildiko in Hungarian
92. Joli — diminutive of Jolán (Julia)
93. Krisztián– hungarian version Christian meaning follower of Christ
94. László- hungarians form of Ladislaus, derived from the Slavic elements lada/lado (people) and slav (glory).
95. Mihály – hungarian name derived from Michael meaning “who is like God?”
96. Nora— hungarian short form from Eleonora, means “light”
97. Óriás – hungarian element oros which means giant
98. Petra — hungarians version Peter meaning ‘rock’
99. Rózsa—"rose" derived from the old hungarian elements rosza (queen) and zsa (beauty).
100. Szilvia—hungarian female name composed of Szilard and Olivia, meaning "determined protector" and "olive tree"
101. Ákos– hungarians form of Jacob, meaning "supplanter"
102. Béni– hungarian pet name for Benedek or Benedict, derived from the Latin element bene (good)
103. Csikó-"filly", in hungarain derived from csik which means young horse
104. Dorottya—Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Dorottya in Hungarian
105. Éva – hungarian female name with elements eve (life) and va (giver)
106. Frigyes—"he shall be peaceful"; variant of Frederick
107. Guszti —hungarian version of Augustus, derives from the Latin element augere ("to increase")
108. Hilda - hungarian nickname derived from Hildegard
109. Illés — hungarian male given name composed of illo/illoi (family) and eszte(God)
110. Janka - Hungarn female diminutive Janos/Johannes; “God is gracious”
111. Klári — hungarians version Clara; “illust
112. Lajos – hungarians form of Louis, meaning "famous warrior"
113. Márton— hungarian male name with elements mar (great) and ton (people).
114. Nándor - hungarian version Andrew; “manly” in Greek
115. Otília – hungarian female nickname from Ottó which means wealth or inheritance
116. Péter—"rock"; derived from the latin element petra
117. Rozália – Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Rozalia in Hungarian
118. Szabolcs— hungarian given name composed of sabol/szabol (soothsayer) and kal/kol(all).
119. Tivadar —hungarn variant Theodore; “Gift of God”
120. Ujbala – hungarian female compound name uj-Bala (new lord)
121. Vilma - Hungarn variation Wilhelmina, meaning "determined protector"
122. Zoltán — hungarians form Zoltan, derived from the old hungarian
123. Ábel – hungarian male name derived from Abel, meaning “breath”
124. Béla— hungarain version Bela; “white” in Hungarian
125. Csongor - hungarn nickname derived from the elements csöng (to ring) and or/ör (mountain).
126. Dalma—"dove"; hungarian female diminutive of Dalmata
127. Endre - hungarians form András, meaning "manly"
128. Ferencz — Hungarn variant Franz; a cognate of Francis
129. Gergő – hungarian pet name for Gergö “spear ruler”
130. Hajnalka—Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Hajnalka in Hungarian
131. Izabella – hungary female variation Isabella; "pledged to God"
132. József – hungarian male given name composed of jo/jó (good) and zsef/szeft(God shall add).
133. Kincső—dimin
134. Lili – hungarian female name derived from Elizabeth meaning “my God is abundance”
135. Mátyás — hungarian male nickname with elements matyas/matyo (gift of Yahweh) and asz (God).
136. Nóra— hungarian short form from Eleonora, means “light”
137. Óriás - hungarian element oros which means giant
138. Petra—"rock"; derived from the latin element petra
139. Rozália– Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Rozalia in Hungarian
140. Sanyi — hungarn variant Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind"
141. Timi —Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Timi in Hungarian
142. Ulrika – hungarians form Ulrikke; a cognate of Ulrica/Ulrike, meaning "power ruler"
143. Vanda - hungarn feminine variation of Wenceslaus or Vaclav; “more glory”
144. Wilma-hungarian version Wilhelmina,
145. Zoltán— hungarians form Zoltan, derived from the old hungarian
146. Ádám— hungarian version Adam; “man”
147. Berta - hungarian female given name with elements ber (to bear) and ta (gift).
148. Csenge – hungary female variant of Csenger, meaning "victory announce"
149. Dóra—"Gift"; Hungarian feminine diminutive for Dorottya
150. Elemér —hungarian male given name composed of eleme(mercy) and er/ör(army)
151. Fanni - Hungarian feminine variation of Franz/Francis; a cognate of Francis
152. Gizella - Hungarn nickname derived from Gizelle which means pledge to God
153. Herczeg – hungarian pet name Herceg meaning prince or duke
154. Ibolyka– Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Ibolyka in Hungarian
155. Jusztin – hungarian pet name Justinian, which means just or righteous
156. Koppány— hungarian male given name composed of kop (head) and any/án (strength)
157. Lajos– hungarian version Louis; “renowned warrior”
158. Mónika - hungarian female variation Monica, meaning "advisor"
159. Nóra—"light"; hungarian short form from Eleonora
160. Ottokár – hungarian variant Otto; a cognate of Otha, meaning “wealthy”
161. Péterné -"rock"; derived from the latin element petra
162. Réka - Hungary's national dog breed is called Vizsla; translates to Reka in Hungarian
163. Szilvia – hungarian nickname derived from Szilveszter which means mistletoe or new years eve
164. Tünde — Hungarian feminine variation Tuende; "divine messenger"
165. Ugor-hungarian male given name composed of ug(fear) and or/ör (mountain).
We hope that this list of hungarian hunting dog names has inspired you to find the perfect name for your beloved pet.
Whether it be a classic like Ábel or an original one, like Kincső, we’re sure that these hungarian hunting dog names will make your pup stand out from the crowd!
With each hungarian hunting dog name comes its own unique meaning and history – so don’t forget to do some research before picking a final choice!
Good luck in finding the ideal hungarian hunting dog name for your furry friend.
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