Houdini Name Origin
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American (Western) 60% -
Hungarian (Central European) 30%
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French (Western) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Houdini
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name 'Houdini' is famously associated with Harry Houdini, the Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer. The surname 'Houdini' was adopted by Harry Houdini as a stage name, inspired by the French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin. The name has since become synonymous with magic and escape artistry, and it is most strongly linked to American and Hungarian cultural contexts.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Houdini each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).