Blagoy

Blagoy is a masculine given name used predominantly in Bulgaria and among other Slavic-speaking communities. The name is derived from the Slavic root blag-, meaning gentle, kind, or favorable, with the masculine suffix -oy. In this sense, Blagoy is often interpreted as “gentle one” or “kind-natured.”

Usage and distribution: The name has a long history in Bulgaria, with attestations in both medieval and modern records. It is less common in neighboring countries but remains recognizable within Slavic-speaking populations and in diaspora communities. Variants and related forms reflect regional phonology, including Blagoje in some Serbian and Croatian contexts, and Blagoj or similar spellings in other languages.

Notable people and cultural presence: Blagoy has been borne by individuals in Bulgarian public life, literature, and culture, and it appears in historical and contemporary naming practices that emphasize virtues associated with the root blag-. The name is typical of traditional Slavic naming patterns that favor meanings connected to character traits.

See also: Slavic given names; etymology of names derived from the root blag-.