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Name Day for Andon

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17 January
Antonovden
January

Antonovden (St. Anthony's Day) - Name day for Anton, Antonio, Antoan, Andon, Doncho, Donislav, Toncho, Antonia, Antoanela, Donka and related names. Celebrated on January 17th in memory of St. Anthony the Great.

Celebrating names:

АнтонАнтониоАнтоанАндонАндуинДончоДониславТончоТонкоТотьоТотюАнтонияАнтоанелаАнтоанаАнтоанетаАнтонинаАндонияДонкаДоньоДоникаДоннаДонаДонателлаТоникаТонкаТоняТониТоткаТомас
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About the name Andon

Etymology & meaning

Andon is the Bulgarian folk form of Anton — from the Roman family name Antonius. The affectionate Doncho, Donka and Donika split off from it and live as independent names.

History & patron saint

Andon celebrates on Antonovden (17 January) — the memory of Saint Anthony the Great, the 3rd–4th-century Egyptian hermit and father of monasticism. In the folk calendar Antonovden pairs with Atanasovden, both kept as protection against disease.

Traditions & customs

By tradition no work is done on Antonovden "lest the diseases take offence" — the day is for guests and treats. Celebrants named Andon, Doncho and Donka welcome family to a winter table with wine and bread.

Popularity & notable bearers

Andon is a characteristic Revival-era name, today commoner in the surnames Andonov and Donchev than among newborns; the affectionate Donka was a mass female name of older generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Andon?

The name day for Andon is on 17 January.

Which names celebrate on 17 January?

On 17 January, name day is celebrated by those named Andon and related Bulgarian name variants (29 names in total).

How is the name day celebrated in Bulgaria?

Name day celebrants traditionally welcome guests at home, receive gifts and congratulations. It is a cherished family occasion throughout Bulgaria.

What does the name Andon mean?

Andon is the Bulgarian folk form of Anton — from the Roman family name Antonius. The affectionate Doncho, Donka and Donika split off from it and live as independent names.

How popular is Andon in Bulgaria?

Andon is a characteristic Revival-era name, today commoner in the surnames Andonov and Donchev than among newborns; the affectionate Donka was a mass female name of older generations.

Names celebrating with Andon

Anton

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