Bulgarian Origin · Name Guide

141 Beautiful Bulgarian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 142 Bulgarian baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Bulgarian Girl Names
  2. Bulgarian Boy Names
  3. Bulgarian Unisex Names

Bulgarian names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Bulgarian names

  • Bulgarian names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Bulgarian Girl Names

54 girl names of Bulgarian origin — showing top 54

1
Albena
white, bright, or pure
2
Aneliya
God has answered
3
Antoaneta
priceless, invaluable — from Antoan
4
Atanasa
immortal — from Athanasia
5
Boneva
A beloved name with deep roots
6
Bilyana
bringer of happiness
7
Bistra
clear, bright
8
Blaga
blessed, good
9
Blagovesta
blessed
10
Boriana
of the dawn
11
Boryana
related to the Boryana myth
12
Boyana
from the Boyana district
13
Boyanka
little girl — from Boyan
14
Bozhana
God's gift
15
Bozhanka
little goddess — from Bozhana
16
Bozhdana
God-given
17
Bozhidarka
God's gift
18
Cvetelina
flower
19
Dula
shepherd
20
Diliana
Bulgarian
21
Delyana
delicate, tender
22
Denitza
little goddess — from Denitsa
23
Dessislava
desire for glory
24
Detelina
little dandelion
25
Dilyana
delicate, tender
26
Dimitrina
follower of Demeter
27
Dimitrinka
follower of Demeter
28
Dobrina
goodness, kindness
29
Dobrinka
goodness, kindness
30
Donka
gift from God
31
Doroteya
gift of God
32
Eftimita
good fortune — from Eftim
33
Evtimija
good fortune, auspicious
34
Evtimiya
good news — from Evtimiy
35
Gergana
guardian, protector
36
Goryana
related to the word 'goryan' (mountain)
37
Hristina
Christian woman
38
Hrista
Christ bearer — from Hristos
39
Hristinka
little Christ — from Hristos
40
Ivelin
the name is derived from 'iv' meaning 'yew tree'.
41
Iliyana
Илиана
42
Ivet
yew tree
43
Ivayla
life, vitality
44
Krisia
the bearer of Christ
45
Kamelia
the name of a flower (Camellia)
46
Milyana
gracious
47
Mariyana
Sea of bitterness
48
Miliyana
gracious, dear
49
Melitza
Honey, Sweet
50
Trakia
Bulgarian
51
Veleka
little bird
52
Varna
A city on the Black Sea, known for its historical significance
53
Yovanka
Slavic
54
Yoana
The Lord is gracious

Bulgarian Boy Names

53 boy names of Bulgarian origin — showing top 53

1
Asen
Bulgarian
2
Anguel
Bulgarian
3
Andon
Brave, strong
4
Assen
sacred, holy — from Asen
5
Atanas
immortal — from Athanasios
6
Atanasie
immortal — from Athanasios
7
Blagoy
blessed, fortunate
8
Bojidar
he who brings joy
9
Bozhidar
God-given
10
Chavdar
bringer of joy
11
Cvetan
flowering, blooming
12
Cvetelin
flower — from Cvetelina
13
Deyan
a gift from God
14
Damyan
tamer
15
Dimitar
Bulgarian
16
Dancho
gift from God
17
Delcho
gift from God
18
Delyan
to be dear, beloved
19
Dencho
gift of God
20
Dilyan
follower of the god Dionysus
21
Dimcho
follower of Christ
22
Dincho
little Dincho — from Dinko
23
Dobri
good, kind
24
Dojtcho
gift from God
25
Doncho
gift from God
26
Doytcho
gift from God
27
Eftim
good fortune, prosperity
28
Eftimie
good fortune — from Eftim
29
Evtim
good fortune, auspicious
30
Galin
calm, tranquil
31
Grigor
Greek
32
Hristo
Bulgarian
33
Hristodor
Christ-bearer
34
Iliyan
Bulgarian
35
Ilian
Light, illumination
36
Iskren
sincere, honest
37
Ivailo
to be alive
38
Ivajlo
life-giving — from Ivaylo
39
Ivancho
God is gracious — from Ivan
40
Ivaylo
to be strong, powerful
41
Jantcho
gift from God
42
Jeorgi
farmer — from Georgi
43
Kaloyan
Bulgarian
44
Kamen
Stone
45
Naiden
To be born on a Sunday.
46
Nayden
The name means 'the one who has been born' or 'the new one'.
47
Stoy
Story (tale)
48
Vaso
Bulgarian
49
Vasil
royal
50
Yordan
To descend or flow down
51
Yanko
a diminutive form of the name Ivan, meaning 'John'
52
Yassen
gift
53
Yasen
Bulgarian

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Bulgarian Unisex Names

35 gender-neutral names of Bulgarian origin — showing top 35

1
Asparuch
of the Asparuh tribe
2
Biser
pearl
3
Bisser
little brother
4
Blagoyka
blessed — from Blagoy
5
Boika
little boy
6
Bojil
little Bojan
7
Boncho
little boy — from Boncho
8
Boryan
related to the name Boris
9
Botyo
related to the name Boyko
10
Boyka
little boy — from Boyko
11
Bozhan
sacred, holy
12
Bozhil
God's gift
13
Detcho
gift from God
14
Detelin
little dandelion
15
Dimitrin
follower of Saint Demetrius
16
Dimko
little Dimitar
17
Dimo
follower of Demetrius
18
Dinyo
gift from God
19
Dončo
gift from God
20
Dotcho
gift
21
Emiliyan
rival — from Emil
22
Encho
gift from God
23
Fidanka
little fir tree
24
Georgi
farmer, earthworker
25
Ganka
little sister
26
Gencho
brave, strong
27
Gergin
brave, strong — from Gergana
28
Gosho
a nickname for Georgi
29
Haralan
brave, strong — from Haralambos
30
Hristofer
Christ-bearer — from Christopher
31
Iavor
yew tree
32
Ilcho
to be strong, powerful
33
Jancho
God is gracious — from John
34
Milen
A variant of 'Mila', meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'.
35
Zahari
Bulgarian

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