These examples mix distinctly Hungarian names with Hungarian forms of wider European names.
| Name | Background |
|---|---|
| Bence | Hungarian form associated with Vincent/Benedict traditions |
| Máté | Hungarian form of Matthew |
| Levente | Hungarian name with historical use |
| Zoltán | Hungarian name of likely Turkic origin |
| Gábor | Hungarian form of Gabriel |
| Balázs | Hungarian form of Blaise |
| László | Traditional Hungarian royal name |
| Ádám | Hungarian form of Adam |
| András | Hungarian form of Andrew |
| István | Hungarian form of Stephen |
| Miklós | Hungarian form of Nicholas |
| Tamás | Hungarian form of Thomas |
Names that signal Hungarian heritage
László, Zoltán, Levente and Balázs are especially recognizable in Hungarian contexts. Others, such as Ádám or Tamás, are Hungarian forms of very international names.
Pronunciation outside Hungary
Accents and letter combinations are meaningful. For example, Hungarian s and sz do not behave like English s and z. A good naming guide should preserve the authentic spelling rather than stripping accents simply for convenience.
Reference: Behind the Name — Hungarian names.