Attila - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Attila \a-tti-

is of Hungarian origin, and its meaning is "father-like". Also possibly from the Latin family name Attilius. Attila the Hun was the German 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.

For more information, see also the related name Atli.

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

Attila is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Attila. Compare Attila with its variant forms and related boy names.

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