Name Day List: May - Bulgaria

Below you will find a chronological guide to the Bulgarian name day tradition for May. Each entry helps you identify when specific names are commemorated according to local customs. You may select individual names to learn more about their background and significance.

May Calendar of Bulgarian Name Days

Bulgarian traditions highlight a wide variety of names being celebrated throughout the entire month of May. Certain dates stand out due to the large number of individuals who share their recognition on those particular days. It is common to see several linguistic variations of a single root name presented for a single calendar date. These celebrations act as a beautiful testament to the enduring customs passed down through generations. From the beginning of the month until its conclusion, citizens participate in this ongoing cycle of well-wishes and joy. Recognizing these specific days remains a vital part of social life and personal identity across the country. Exploring the schedule reveals a consistent rhythm of honoring both classic and modern naming styles.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Bulgaria	1	May	Ermen, Ermena, Maya, Ermelina, Ermenko, Tamara
Bulgaria	2	May	Boriana, Boris, Borislav, Borislava, Boryana, Zhivko, Zhivka, Zhivodan
Bulgaria	5	May	Irina, Mira, Irena, Miroslav, Miroslava
Bulgaria	6	May	Georgi, Georgiya, Gergana, Gyuro, Galin, Galina, Galya, Ganka, Gancho, Genko, Genoveva, Gergin, Gergana, Gergina, Ginka, Zhorzh
Bulgaria	9	May	Hristofor
Bulgaria	10	May	Simona
Bulgaria	11	May	Kiril, Kirila, Metodi, Kiro, Kirilka, Metodiy, Metodiya
Bulgaria	12	May	Iskra
Bulgaria	17	May	Aleksi
Bulgaria	21	May	Elena, Konstantin, Kosta, Kostadin, Kostadinka, Lenko, Dicho, Lenko, Dinko, Elenko, Eli, Elin, Elka, Ilona, Kojcho, Kostadina, Kostadinko, Kuncho, Stamen, Stanimir, Stanimira, Stanka, Stoil, Stoyan, Stoian, Stoyanka, Trayko, Dinko
Bulgaria	24	May	Kiril, Kirila, Metodi, Kiro, Kirilka, Metodiy, Metodiya
Bulgaria	26	May	Karp, Karpo
Bulgaria	28	May	Sotir, Spas, Spaska, Spasena, Spasuna
Bulgaria	30	May	Emiliya, Emil, Emilia, Emilian, Emiliana