Houdini Name Meaning & Origin
/Hoo-dee-nee/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.
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American (Western) 60% -
Hungarian (Central European) 30% -
French (Western) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Houdini
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Houdini in the US (SSA Data):
Houdini Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.