Спиридон

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Гръцки

Meaning:

Произлиза от гръцкото 'σπυρίδιον' (спиридион), което може да означава 'малка кошница'. Свети Спиридон е почитан православен светец.

Name Day:

December 12, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Спиридон 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 Спиридон has гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'σπυρίδιον' (спиридион), което може да означава 'малка кошница'.

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Спиро, Спиридонка, Доне.

Did you know?

On St. Nicholas Day (December 6th), nearly every Bulgarian knows at least one Nikolay or Nikola celebrating. Tradition requires serving fish for health, and many people without a name day join the celebration simply for the delicious food.