Names are a lot like humans. Even they come into being, live their life, and then die. Names that were common in Bulgaria at one time are now seen and heard only in history books. 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 also 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. In the earlier times, when there was a shortage of single name, babies were given a personal name along with 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 trade or profession for which the family was known.
Bulgarian names are also gendered, so the suffix of the family name or patronymic will change, depending on the male or female.
If you are looking for a Bulgarian baby name, MomJunction has got a lot for you to choose from. Pick your favorites from the list, consult with your spouse and pick the ultimate Bulgarian baby name for your child.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aleksandur | Bulgarian version of Alexander, meaning defender of mankind. | Boy | |||
Daniela | God is powerful | Girl | |||
Desislava | Glory or finding glory | Girl | |||
Dimitar | A female variant of Demetrius, which means Mother or Earth mother | Boy | |||
Elena | Greek name Helen; bright one | Girl | |||
Georgi | Bulgarian accent of George (farmer) | Boy | |||
Gergana | The one who does plantation and harvesting. | Girl | |||
Hristo | Old Greek - Bearing Christ; A variant form of Christopher | Boy | |||
Ivan | Gift of God | Girl | |||
Ivanka | God is gracious | Girl | |||
Maria | Variation of Mary or Miriam which means Bitter or Wished-for child | Girl | |||
Nikolay | The triumph of the public. | Boy | |||
Penka | The one from an enclosed meadow | Boy | |||
Petar | Old Greek - Rock; Stone; A variant of Pero; A form of Peter | Boy | |||
Petia | From Petya, a female variant of Peter, which means Stone | Girl | |||
Rositsa | Dew drops on a rose flower | Girl | |||
Stefan | Crown | Unisex | |||
Vasil | Bulgarian form of Basil, meaning king. | Boy | |||
Yordan | Descent, Flow down | Boy | |||
Yordanka | Yordanka is Bulgarian form of Jordan and means to flow. | Girl | |||
Adyelya | Bulgarian form of Alice, meaning of the nobility. | Girl | |||
Albena | A name created by Bulgarian writer Yordan Yovkov for his drama 'Albena'. | Girl | |||
Anastasiy | Bulgarian form of Anastasius, meaning to resurrect. | Boy | |||
Anastasiya | Bulgarian version of Anastasia, meaning to resurrect. | Girl | |||
Andrey | A born warrior who is manly and brave | Boy | |||
Anelia | A form of Angela, meaning angel. | Girl | |||
Asen | Name of a Bulgarian king. | Boy | |||
Atanas | A person who is immortal | Boy | |||
Benesj | Blessed soul, one who is blessed by the almighty. | Boy | |||
Bilyana | Bulgarian version of Biljana, meaning herb. | Girl | |||
Bisera | Derived from the South Slavic word biser pearl. | Girl | |||
Blagorodna | A noble woman | Girl | |||
Blagoy | One who is sweet, pleasant, blessed. | Boy | |||
Blagun | Derived from Slavic word blag, meaning sweet, pleasant, blessed. | Boy | |||
Blaguna | Feminine form of Blagun, meaning sweet, pleasant of blessed. | Girl | |||
Bojidar | Variant transcription of Bozhidar, meaning divine gift. | Boy | |||
Borislava | Feminine form of Borislav, meaning famous battle. | Girl | |||
Borislaw | A variant of Borislav, meaning famous battle. | Boy | |||
Borka | He is a good fighter | Boy | |||
Boyan | a warrior or fighter | Boy | |||
Boyana | Bulgarian form of Bojana, meaning battle. | Girl | |||
Boyka | Feminine form of Boyko, meaning battle. | Girl | |||
Boyko | To be afraid of or battle. | Boy | |||
Bozhidar | Bulgarian form of Bozidar, meaning divine gift. | Boy | |||
Bozhidara | Bulgarian feminine form of Bozidar, meaning divine gift. | Girl | |||
Bozidar | A divine gift. It is a derivation of the Greek name "Theodore" | Boy | |||
Branimira | Feminine form of Branimir, meaning peaceful world. | Girl | |||
Chavdar | Derived from a Persian word meaning leader, dignitary. | Boy | |||
Damyan | Bulgarian form of Damian, one who tames. | Boy | |||
Darian | Gift sent from heaven on Earth | Boy | |||