Нестор

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Гръцки

Meaning:

Произлиза от гръцкото 'νέω' (нео - връщам се) и 'στοπε' (стопе - дом). В гръцката митология, Нестор е най-възрастният и мъдър воин в Троянската война.

Name Day:

July 3, 2025View in calendar
October 27, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Нестор 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 Нестор has гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'νέω' (нео - връщам се) и 'στοπε' (стопе - дом).

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Несторчо, Неско, Несо.

Did you know?

Some Bulgarian villages still practice the peculiar custom of "name day bathing" - on St. John's Day, newlyweds are dunked in an icy river for health and fertility. Imagine this freezing shower as a way to start your celebration!