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Ildikó

“battle”

About the name Ildikó

Ildikó is a Hungarian form of Hildico, the name recorded for the last wife of Attila the Hun, who died on the night of their wedding. Hildico is a Germanic name built on the element hild, battle, with a diminutive ending. The name was revived in Hungary in the nineteenth century when interest in the Hunnic past grew, and János Arany used it in his epic Buda’s Death. The actress Ildikó Pécsi is a modern bearer.

Meaning
battle
Origin
Hungarian
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
EEL-dee-koh(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Ildiko

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Middle names for Ildikó

  • Ildikó Marie
  • Ildikó Elena
  • Ildikó Rose
  • Ildikó Sophia
  • Ildikó Lynn

Questions about Ildikó

What does Ildikó mean?
Ildikó is a Hungarian name meaning "battle".
How do you pronounce Ildikó?
Ildikó is pronounced EEL-dee-koh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Ildikó?
Variants of Ildikó include Ildiko.

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