Attila
uh-TIL-uh
Popularity
#6854
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
653
Peak Year
#18 in 2009
First Recorded
1958
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Originating from Germanic or Gothic roots, the meaning is uncertain, potentially 'little father' or 'universal ruler'. Famous for Attila the Hun.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Attila the Hun
Leader of the Huns who terrorized Europe
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