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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).