Name Day List: October - Bulgaria

Discover the Bulgarian tradition of Name Days with our October calendar. This list details the names celebrated on each day, rooted in cultural and religious heritage. Explore the significance behind each name and its place in Bulgarian tradition.

Bulgarian October Celebrations

Bulgaria’s October Name Day calendar showcases a beautiful tradition of honoring individuals on the feast days of saints and historical figures. The month begins with celebrations for Anani and Ruska, gradually building towards busier periods. A significant number of individuals celebrate on October 14th, with names like Pencho, Petka, and Paraskeva being commonly observed. The 18th of October is also a popular date, recognizing names connected to gold and light, such as Zlatan and Zlatka. Ioan and Ioana are frequently celebrated around the 19th, demonstrating their enduring popularity. The latter part of the month highlights Dimitrina and Dimitar, alongside Nestor and Lachezar, completing the October festivities. This system provides a unique cultural practice, connecting names to specific dates and traditions.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Bulgaria	1	October	Anani, Anania
Bulgaria	3	October	Ruska, Dionisii
Bulgaria	4	October	Vladimir
Bulgaria	6	October	Toma, Tomislav, Tomislava
Bulgaria	7	October	Sergei
Bulgaria	11	October	Filip, Phillip
Bulgaria	14	October	Pencho, Penka, Petka, Petko, Paraskeva, Parashkeva
Bulgaria	18	October	Zlatan, Zlatka, Zlatko, Zlatomir, Luka, Lukan, Zlata, Zlatina
Bulgaria	19	October	Ioan, Ioana, Yoan, Yoana
Bulgaria	26	October	Dimitrina, Dimitar, Dima, Dimo, Dragan, Mitko, Mitra, Dimana
Bulgaria	27	October	Nestor
Bulgaria	28	October	Lachezar