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Bulgarian Names

By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026

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Bulgarian names originate from the Balkan country of Bulgaria, bordered by Greece and Turkey.

Bulgarian girl names include Kalina, Lora, Mileva, and Snejana. Bulgarian boy names include Dimitar, Matei, Kiril, and Cezar.

Browse all of our Bulgarian baby names here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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Kaiser
German
"Emperor"
Kaiser, as in roll and Wilhelm, appeared for the first time on the US Top 1000 in 2017. It fits the two-syllable -er ending style that's all the rage, and it lends itself to the short form Kai. But…
Katerina
Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to…
Kalina
Polish
"viburnum"
Kalina, known as a girls' name throughout Eastern Europe, translates literally to viburnum in Polish, making it a botanical name. Viburnum is a flowering shrub. Some sources translate this name as…
Lora
Spelling variation of Laura, Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
A succinct and stripped back form of Laura, that also doubles up as a Portuguese diminutive of Lorena ("from the kingdom of Lothar") and as a German and Scandinavian short from of Eleanora. In the…
Aleksandra
Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian version of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.
Matei
Romanian variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
A form of Matthew with a sound that is has both gentleness and flair. Well used in its native Romania, it is also in the UK Top 500.
Darina
Russian, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovene, and Slavic; or English variation of Dairine, Irish
"gift; fruitful"
Darina comes from the Slavic element "dar" which means gift; the name is found in Czech, Bulgarian, and Slovak cultures and translates easily for English speakers. Darina may also be an Anglicization…
Sava
Serbian, Bulgarian, and Ukrainian form of Sabbas, Greek
"old man, grandfather"
A Slavic form of the Greek Sabbas, this name is notably associated with Saint Sava, a 12th-century Prince and monk who became known as The Illuminator. He was the founder of Serbian Law and the first…
Cezar
Cezar is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Caesar, derived from the famous Roman family name that became synonymous with leadership and imperial power through Julius Caesar.…
Mariyana
Bulgarian variation of Mariana
"related to the god Mars"
Mariyana is the Bulgarian transliteration of this international Mariana, a name that is related to the Roman god of war, or is used as a compound of Mary (or Maria) and Anna (or Ana), to get the…
Kiril
Kiril is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Russia, and Macedonia. It is derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, which comes from 'kyrios'…
Atanas
Bulgarian and Macedonian form of Athanasius, Greek "immortal"
"immortal"
A variation of the Ancient Greek Athanasius, Atanas has the powerful meaning of "immortal". Drawn from the Greek elements thanatos ("death") and the negative prefix, a , this Bulgarian and Macedonian…
Cheresha
Bulgarian
"cherry"
A Bulgarian name with a warm, rich sound, Cheresha comes from the word for cherry. Also the name of a village in Bulgaria, it's use quietly as a given name in its native country.
Darinka
Slovene, Serbian, Croatian, and Bulgarian diminutive of Darina, Slavic
"gift"
A lively South Slavic elaboration on Daria.
Evgenia
Modern Greek, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Eugenia
"well-born, noble"
Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and…
Galin
Bulgarian form of Galen, Greek
"peaceful, calm, serene"
A relation of the Greek Galen, this Bulgarian name shares the same serene and tranquil meaning. A notable bearer is the Bulgarian music artist who performs under the mononym Galin.
Hristina
Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, Greek
"anointed, Christian"
Used across Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, and Greece, but also in Estonia, Bosnia, and Cyprus too, Hristina is a variation of Christina, ultimately from the Greek christos meaning "anointed". Often…
Ivaila
Bulgarian
"wolf"
Alternate spelling of Ivayla, a name derived from an Old Bulgarian word for "wolf".
Iveta
Czech, Slovak and Latvian form of Yvette, French
"yew wood"
A zippy form of the French Yvette, used predominantly in Czechia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Latvia, Iveta may appeal to those who also like Eva, Ivy, Etta, and Vita. Pronounced as IH-veh-ta in Czech…
Lin
Chinese, Burmese, Russian, Bulgarian, Spanish, French
"forest; jade; bright, clear; flax"
Succinct and simple on the surface, Lin is a surprisingly complex name with a variety of different roots. As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, connected to the color green. Pronounced as LEEN,…

Bulgarian Names

About this list

The names

Kaiser

Katerina

Kalina

Lora

Aleksandra

Matei

Darina

Sava

Cezar

Mariyana

Kiril

Atanas

Cheresha

Darinka

Evgenia

Galin

Hristina

Ivaila

Iveta

Lin