Игнатий

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Latin

Meaning:

Fuller form of Ignat. Derived from the Latin family name Ignatius, which may be related to 'ignis' (fire).

Name Day:

December 20, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

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

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Игнат, Игно, Наско.

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!