Стойко

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Славянски/български

Meaning:

Умалително от Стоян или Стоил. От славянския корен 'стой-' (стоя, устоявам). Символизира издръжливост и твърдост.

Name Day:

December 26, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Стойко 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 Стойко has славянски/български origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от стоян или стоил.

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Стоян, Стойне, Стойчо.

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.