Panties, Hazelnut, Pearly – Are these really Hungarian settlement names?!

If we were to type these names into a translator programme, we might not even believe what we see. However, these are existing Hungarian settlements.

We have already collected a few Hungarian settlements with funny names, now we will continue this list.

Lábatlan – Legless
The origin of the name cannot be authentically established. According to tradition, it was named after a knight named György Lábatlan (George Legless), who lost one of his limbs in the war, and then he became the first landowner in the place. According to another version, a footless hermit lived here. According to a third story, a Hungarian king was captured here and handcuffed to a soldier. The soldier cut off his leg so the king could escape. The settlement has been demonstrably existing since the 13th century. The village is famous for its cement factory and paper factory. About 5,000 people live in this settlement in northern Hungary.

Békéscsaba – Peaceful Csaba
Békéscsaba is a mid-sized town at the Hungarian level and a small town at the European level, with a population of 60,000. It has existed since the 1300s, was almost completely destroyed during the Turkish occupation, and had to be rebuilt. The town is famous for its gastronomic specialities, such as Csaba sausages. Previously, the name of the town was Csaba (Hungarian male name), later it became Békéscsaba, as it became the capital of Békés (Peaceful) County.

Bugyi- Panties
The name Panties is of Turkish origin. The word Bud means hun. The settlement for 5.000 people is located near Budapest.

Pornóapáti- Pornóapáti
Pornóapáti is located close to the Hungarian-Austrian border. Its naem is of Slavic origin. It is derrived from the place name Pernovo, its origin is unknown.

Ajka – Her/His Lip
Ajka is 40km from Lake Balaton. Stone Age finds were uncovered around the settlements. Celts, Romans, Franks, and Slavs lived here. The settlement was named after a German Knight named Heiko, who in writing became Eyka, then Ayka and finally Ajka. Ajka became known, among other things, in connection with the 2010 red mud disaster. Its population is roughly 30,000.

Ajak- Lip
Ajak is located in the northeastern part of Hungary. A written record of the settlement has survived as early as 1270. It was depopulated during the Turkish occupation, and then Slovaks and Hungarians living in other areas moved here.

Mogyoród – Your Hazelnut
Mogyoród, with a population of about 7,000, is located less than 20 minutes from Budapest. The meaning of Mogyoród is rich in hazelnuts. In the past, a lot of hazel could be seen in and around the settlement, of which only a few remain today. Mogyoród is also known for its Formula 1 track, the Hungaroring, and the aquapark named Aquarena.