379 Exotic Bulgarian Baby Names

Names are a lot like humans. Even they come into being, live their life, and then die. In the enchanting tapestry of diverse cultures, Bulgarian baby names stand out for their rich historical significance and unique linguistic charm. Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, Bulgaria boasts a fascinating amalgamation of influences from Greek, Slavic, Ottoman, Persian, and other ancient civilizations, resulting in a captivating array of names that reflect both its heritage and contemporary ethos. The trend has changed significantly now. Bulgarian given or personal names today are taken from a variety of sources. Greek, Latin, Biblical, Slavic and Protobulgarian names are found abundantly among the population, with various regional pronunciations and varieties. So names are associated with a saint’s day or Eastern Orthodox holiday. Babies in Bulgaria are named after older relatives, grandparents more often and rarely after their fathers. Some children acquire their grandfather's name as a surname instead of the customary family surname, which results in the loss of the family name. According to the Bulgarian naming custom, it is customary for the eldest son to be named after his grandfather. Moreover, it is a tradition for wives to take on their husband’s family name with a feminine ending (1). In the earlier times, when there was a shortage of single names, babies were given a personal name and the father’s name, with the possessive suffix –ov. But as time went by, even this distinction was not enough. Since then, the family name was borrowed from a family patriarch or from a trade or profession for which the family was known. Bulgarian names vary according to a specific gender, so the suffix of the family name used will change as per the gender. We have got you covered if you are looking for a Bulgarian baby name. Pick your favorites from the list, consult your spouse, and pick an ultimate Bulgarian name for your child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Mila		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Vera		Girl	Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
Nina		Girl	Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong
Nadia		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Nikolai		Boy	Victory; People
Rosa		Girl	Rose; Dew
Rayna		Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Clean; Pure
Milena		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Zora		Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Violeta		Girl	Violet; The violet flower
Lilyana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-16-Cultural-Variants		Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Kristian-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Iliana		Girl	From Ilium or Troy; God is Yahweh
Zoya		Girl	Life; To breath; To live
Simeon		Boy	Obedient; Listening; Hearing
Ivana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Katerina		Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear; Each of the two
Evelina		Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Nikola-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Victory of the people
Kristina		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Viktor		Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Petra		Girl	Rock; Stone
Vladimir		Girl	A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
Asia		Girl	East; Yahweh is gracious; Resurrection; Defending men
Kalina		Girl	Flower; Viburnum tree
Yakov		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Toni		Unisex	Beautiful; Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Mariela		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebellious; Wished for child
Yuliana		Girl	Downy bearded
Marin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Of the sea
Iva		Girl	God is gracious; Willow tree; Yew
Danae		Girl	Mother of Perseus
Andrei-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Courageous; Enduring; Manly; Masculine
Malina		Girl	Soothing; Disciple of St. Columba; Raspberry; Small
Marko-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Irina		Girl	Peace
Margarita		Girl	Pearl; Daisy
Yana		Unisex	God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
Geno		Boy	Earthworker; Well-born; Noble
Ivanka		Girl	God is gracious
Vanya		Girl	Gracious gift of God
Raeya		Girl	Singer; Ray of sunshine; Queen; Happy; Friend; Perfume
Vania		Unisex	God is gracious
Adryan		Boy	From Hadria
Illiana		Girl	Yahweh is my God
Alexi-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Aleksandra		Girl	Defender of mankind
Boris		Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Sofiya		Girl	Wisdom
Bogdan		Boy	Given by God
Teodor		Boy	A gift of god
Eleana-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Mariya		Girl	Greatly loved; Sea of bitterness
Zori		Unisex	Mighty; Beautiful; Morning star
Tanya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Fairy queen; Honorable
Simona		Girl	Hearing; Listening
Lazar		Boy	God will help
Nadya		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Aleksandar		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Laszlo		Boy	To rule; Glory
Pavel		Boy	Small; Humble
Reigna-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Queen; Happy; Strong counsel; Spiritual purity; Night
Yulian		Unisex	Downy-bearded
Galia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Wave; Wave from God; Calm
Yoan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Kalin		Boy	Slender; Pure; Viburnum tree
Kaleena		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Viburnum tree
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Nikoli		Boy	Victory of the people
Irena		Girl	Peace
Asya		Girl	Resurrection; Defending men; Asia; East
Nataliya		Girl	Christmas day
Jasen		Boy	One who heals; Ash tree; Serene
Yulianna		Girl	Downy-bearded
Kosta		Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Yona		Unisex	Dove; God is gracious; Bear
Nikolay		Boy	Victory; The triumph of the public
Svetlana		Girl	Light; World
Anastasiya		Girl	Resurrection
Zlatan		Boy	Gold
Roza		Girl	Rose; Fame
Rayn		Boy	Gate of heaven; Queen; Pure
Teya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God's gift
Vladislav		Boy	Glorious rule
Neeko		Unisex	Sound; Child; Rather; Radical; Sunday; Grace;
Zlata-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Golden
Adelena		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Ekaterina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Immaculate
Boyan		Boy	Battle; Beautiful wave
Elka		Girl	God has purchased
Asan		Boy	Handsome
Darina-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wonderful gift from God; Fruitful; To possess
Liliya		Girl	Lily; Purity
Ilian		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Siyana		Girl	Glow; Shine; Light; Silver
Orlin		Boy	Eagle; Renowned in the land
Anelia-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Favor; Grace; Angel
Danil		Boy	God is my judge

Infographic: Impressive Bulgarian Baby Names To Delight You

Bulgarian names often are a fusion of various Slavic languages. Whether rooted in tradition or innovation, Bulgarian names encapsulate the nation's spirit, echoing through generations as a celebration of heritage and individuality. If your quest for a powerful and significant Bulgarian name is still ongoing, this infographic can be the right guide for you.

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