Atila
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Atila
Atila means "little father" or "little one," derived from the Germanic root "atal" (noble) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ila." The name is primarily associated with Attila the Hun (406–453 CE), the legendary barbarian leader who invaded Europe, though the historical figure spelled it "Attila" with double-t.
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Etymology
Atila means "little father" or "little one," derived from the Germanic root "atal" (noble) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ila." The name is primarily associated with Attila the Hun (406–453 CE), the legendary barbarian leader who invaded Europe, though the historical figure spelled it "Attila" with double-t.
Atila currently ranks #4,632 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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