Антон

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Латински

Meaning:

Произлиза от римското родово име Антоний (Antonius), което може би идва от гръцкото 'anthos' - цвете, или е свързано с древноримския бог Антиний.

Name Day:

January 17, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Антон is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.

The name Антон has латински origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от римското родово име антоний (antonius), което може би идва от гръцкото 'anthos' - цвете, или е свързано с древноримския бог антиний.

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Антонио, Андон, Тончо, Тони, Донко.

Did you know?

In Bulgaria, some name days are so widely celebrated they become unofficial holidays. On St. John's Day (January 7th), so many people celebrate that some companies joke it should be declared a day off due to staff shortages.