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11 Names // Top Bulgarian Boys

Whirligig
By Whirligig
Updated Tue Oct 27 2015
The top eleven Bulgarian boys names in 2010.
  1. Dimitir
    • Georgi

      • Origin:

        Russian variation of George

      • Description:

        Spelling it with a double I -- GEORGII -- makes it ultradistinctive, and less a generic Georgie.
    • Hristo
      • Ivan

        • Origin:

          Russian variation of John

        • Meaning:

          "God is gracious"

        • Description:

          Though some might find it a bit heavy-booted, Ivan is one of the few Russian boys' names to become fully accepted into the American naming pool.
      • Jordan

        • Origin:

          English from Hebrew

        • Meaning:

          "flowing down"

        • Description:

          Jordan became one of the top unisex baby names in the heyday of basketball's Michael Jordan, and is still among the most popular unisex names starting with J. The name was originally given to those baptized in holy water brought back by Crusaders from the River Jordan, the only river in Palestine, and the one in which Christ was baptized by John the Baptist.
      • Nikolaj
        • Petr

          • Description:

            Petr is the Czech, Slovak, and Eastern European variant of Peter, derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This masculine name carries significant historical and cultural weight throughout Eastern Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic and surrounding regions. While maintaining the same essential meaning and roots as the more familiar Peter, Petr has a distinctive Slavic character with its concise spelling and pronunciation. The name has remained consistently popular in Eastern European countries for centuries, connected to numerous notable historical figures, artists, and athletes from these regions. Petr combines strength and reliability in its meaning with a certain international sophistication. For families with Czech, Slovak or Eastern European heritage, Petr offers a way to honor cultural roots while using a name that remains pronounceable in many countries.

        • Stefan

          • Origin:

            German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen

          • Description:

            An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949 and has been on the list every year since except for a year off in 2008.
        • Stojan
          • Todor

            • Description:

              Todor is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Serbian cultures. It derives from the Greek name Theodoros (Theodore), meaning 'gift of God.' Todor represents a perfect example of how names evolve as they travel between languages and cultures, maintaining their essential meaning while adapting to local phonetic patterns. The name carries historical significance in Eastern European regions, with numerous notable bearers including politicians, athletes, and artists. While less common internationally than Theodore or its variants, Todor maintains steady usage in its home regions. The name combines strength and spirituality, with its divine meaning giving it a sense of significance while its concise two-syllable structure provides a direct, accessible quality.
          • Vasil

            • Origin:

              Slavic short form of Basil, Greek

            • Meaning:

              "royal"

            • Description:

              Basil and all his brothers and sisters have a meaning related to royalty, sometimes cited as king, queen, royal, regal.