Attila - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Attila \a-tti-la\ is of Hungarian origin, and its meaning is "father-like". Also possibly from the Latin family name Attilius. Attila the Hun was the Germanic king whose cruel invasions of the Balkans and Gaul helped hasten the end of the Roman Empire. He was also known as "the scourge of God".

Attila has 5 variant forms: Atila, Atilano, Atilo, Attilia and Attilio.

Baby names that sound like Attila are Adil, Atli, Athol, Atholl, Attley, Attlee, Atlea and Atwell.

Attila is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Attila. Click here to compare Attila with related baby names.