Botond
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Botond: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2014.
Botond is a name of Hungarian origin, derived from the old Hungarian word "bot," meaning "stick" or "club," and is traditionally interpreted as "mace-bearer" or "club-wielder." It carries a strong, warrior-like resonance. The most famous bearer is Botond, a legendary 10th-century Hungarian chieftain who, according to the medieval chronicle *Gesta Hungarorum*, famously broke through the Golden Gate of Constantinople with his club. There are no major place connections directly tied to the name, though it remains a popular, enduring choice in modern Hungary. A further note: Botond is almost exclusively used as a male name, but its powerful, nature-rooted sound has occasionally drawn interest from parents seeking distinctive, non-traditional options beyond Scottish naming conventions.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20143 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #6803 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y