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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Adyelya | Bulgarian form of Alice, meaning of the nobility. | Girl | |||
Albena | A name created by Bulgarian writer Yordan Yovkov for his drama 'Albena'. | Girl | |||
Aleksandur | Bulgarian version of Alexander, meaning defender of mankind. | Boy | |||
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 | |||
Daniela | God is powerful | Girl | |||
Darian | Gift sent from heaven on Earth | Boy | |||
Desislav | Finding glory or searching for glory. | Boy | |||
Desislava | Glory or finding glory | Girl | |||
Devora | Bulgarian form of Deborah, meaning bee. | Girl | |||
Dimitar | A female variant of Demetrius, which means Mother or Earth mother | Boy | |||
Dimitur | Variation of Demeter meaning, earth. | Boy | |||
Doncho | Bulgarian form of Andon, meaning priceless. | Boy | |||
Donka | Feminine form of Andon, meaning priceless. | Girl | |||
Ekatarina | They are famous people and happy beings | Girl | |||
Elena | Greek name Helen; bright one | Girl | |||
Elitsa | A trusted individual; a Fir tree | Girl | |||
Emiliya | it means to work hard. | Girl | |||
Evangeliya | Bulgarian feminine form of Evangelos, meaning messenger | Girl | |||
Evdokiya | Good glory | Girl | |||
Fidanka | Bulgarian word for sapling. | Girl | |||
Gavrail | Bulgarian form of Gabriel. It means God is my strength. | Boy | |||
Georgi | Bulgarian accent of George (farmer) | Boy | |||
Gergana | The one who does plantation and harvesting. | Girl | |||
Grozda | Feminine form of Grozdan, meaning grapes. | Girl | |||
Grozdan | A strong man who will shine, admired and and example for others. A shiny star. | Boy | |||
Haralambi | Bulgarian form of Charalampos. It means to shine with happiness. | Boy | |||
Hristo | Old Greek - Bearing Christ; A variant form of Christopher | Boy | |||
Hristofor | Bulgarian variant of Christopher, meaning carrier of Christ. | Boy | |||
Iakobina | Iakobina is the Bulgarian version of Jaclyn and means God will add. | Girl | |||
Iassen | Ash tree | Boy | |||
Iavor | Sycamore | Boy | |||
Iglika | Bulgarian word for primrose. | Girl | |||
Ilarion | Bulgarian form of Hilarion, meaning happy. | Boy | |||
Iliya | A feminine form of Elijah. Means the Lord is my God. | Girl | |||
Iordan | Descendant | Boy | |||
Iordanka | Bulgarian word meaning descendant. | Girl | |||
Iosefina | Iosefina is the Bulgarian form of Josephine and means May Jehovah add. | Girl | |||
Iskra | "Iskra is derived from a South Slavic word meaning ""spark""." | Girl | |||
Ivailo | Variant transcription of Ivaylo, meaning wolf. | Boy | |||
Ivan | Gift of God | Girl | |||
Ivanka | God is gracious | Girl | |||
Ivet | Bulgarian form of Yvette, meaning archer. | Girl | |||
Kaloyan | "From Greek name kalos Ioannes meaning ""handsome John." | Boy | |||
Kamen | Kamen means Stone | Boy | |||
Khristo | Bulgarian variant of Christian, meaning follower of Christ. | Boy | |||
Kosta | Bulgarian diminutive of Konstantin, meaning constant | Boy | |||
Kostadin | Bulgarian variant of Constantine, meaning constant. | Boy | |||
Krasimir | Krasimir means The Beautiful Peace | Boy | |||
Krasimira | Feminine form of Krasimir. It means beautiful peace. | Girl | |||
Krastio | Variant transcription of Krastyo. It means cross. | Boy | |||
Liliya | Russian cognate og Lily, folwer lily | Girl | |||
Lyuben | Love | Girl | |||
Lyubomir | Bulgarian form of Lubomir, meaning loving and world. | Boy | |||
Lyubov | To love others | Girl | |||
Malyna | A woman sweet as a raspberry | Girl | |||
Maria | Variation of Mary or Miriam which means Bitter or Wished-for child | Girl | |||
Meglena | Bulgarian form of Madeline. It means from Magdala. | Girl | |||
Mihaila | Bulgarian form of Michaela, meaning Who is like God. | Girl | |||
Milenka | Black | Girl | |||
Mitre | Short form of Dimitar, meaning earth. | Boy | |||
Momchil | Derived from Bulgarian word momche, meaning boy. | Boy | |||
Natanail | Bulgarian form of Nathanael, meaning God has given. | Boy | |||
Nayden | Something found. Name of a Saint | Boy | |||
Nedelcho | Sunday in Bulgarian language. | Boy | |||
Nedelya | Sunday in Bulgarian language. | Girl | |||
Neofit | Bulgarian form of Neophytos, meaning newly planted. | Boy | |||
Nevena | Showy yellow or orange flowers. | Girl | |||
Nikifor | Blugarian form of Nicephorus, meaning bringer of victory. | Boy | |||
Nikolay | The triumph of the public. | Boy | |||
Ognian | Variant transcription of Ognyan, meaning fiery. | Boy | |||
Ognyan | Derived from Bulgarian word ognen, meaning fiery. | Boy | |||
Ognyana | Feminine form of Ognyan, meaning fiery. | Girl | |||
Peninah | Name of a habitational place; Petar | Girl | |||
Penka | The one from an enclosed meadow | Boy | |||