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Name Day for Dragan

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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Name day for Dimitar and Dimitrinka - St. Demetrius Day

Celebrating names:

ДимитърДимитринаДимитричкаМитаМиткаМиткоМитьоДимоДимаДимкаДимчоДиманаДраганДрагоДрагомирМитра
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About the name Dragan

Etymology & meaning

Dragan is a Slavic name from "drag" — "dear, precious". The related Drago and Dragomir share the root; the feminine Dragana is commoner west of Bulgaria.

History & patron saint

The folk calendar attached the "drag" names to Dimitrovden (26 October) — the memory of Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, which opens the winter half of the year. Dragan, Drago and Dragomir celebrate together with the Dimitars.

Traditions & customs

Dimitrovden marks the closed farming year — a rich table with new wine, celebrants treating "that winter be dear and kind". The day is also the builders' traditional feast.

Popularity & notable bearers

Dragan is a classic Bulgarian name familiar from proverbs and songs; rarer among newborns today, it endures in the ubiquitous surnames Draganov and Dragiev.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Dragan?

The name day for Dragan is on 26 October.

Which names celebrate on 26 October?

On 26 October, name day is celebrated by those named Dragan and related Bulgarian name variants (16 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 Dragan mean?

Dragan is a Slavic name from "drag" — "dear, precious". The related Drago and Dragomir share the root; the feminine Dragana is commoner west of Bulgaria.

How popular is Dragan in Bulgaria?

Dragan is a classic Bulgarian name familiar from proverbs and songs; rarer among newborns today, it endures in the ubiquitous surnames Draganov and Dragiev.

Names celebrating with Dragan

Dimitar

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