Bulgarian name days are among the most loved traditions in Bulgaria. Many people celebrate their name day as warmly as a birthday, with family greetings, visits, flowers, food, and wishes for health and good fortune.
The GuideBG Именик – Bulgarian Name Day Finder helps you quickly check when a Bulgarian name day is celebrated. You can search by a Bulgarian Cyrillic name or by common Latin transliterations, such as Bozhidar, Tsvetan, Petar, Teodor, or their Bulgarian spellings.
The calendar includes fixed name days, movable Orthodox feast days, and popular Bulgarian name variants. Since name day traditions may vary by family, region, church calendar, and published name day lists, the tool is intended as a practical cultural guide rather than an official religious calendar.
What is a Bulgarian name day?
A Bulgarian name day is a celebration associated with a person’s given name, usually linked to a saint, church feast, seasonal tradition, or a cultural calendar day. In Bulgaria, name days are often celebrated with greetings, small gatherings, and wishes such as health, happiness, and prosperity.
Can I search using Latin spelling instead of Cyrillic?
Yes. The GuideBG Именик supports both Bulgarian Cyrillic names and common Latin transliterations. For example, you can search for names such as Божидар (Bozhidar), Цветан (Tsvetan), and Теодор (Teodor).
Why do some names have more than one name day?
Some Bulgarian names are associated with more than one tradition or feast day. A name may be linked to a saint, a meaning, a folk custom, or a family preference. When this happens, the tool may show a main date and additional possible celebration dates.
