Ненко
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Slavic/bulgarian
Meaning:
Masculine diminutive name, may be related to names like Nedelko or Neven.
Name Day:
July 7, 2025View in calendar
December 6, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Ненко 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 Ненчо, Нено.
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!