To find or discover
Naiden is a phonetic variation of the Bulgarian name Nayden, derived from the South Slavic word 'najden' meaning 'found'. It was traditionally given to children who were found or to protect a child by symbolically 'finding' them, suggesting they were a gift or a discovery.
Less common today
Naiden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,716 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bulgarian linguist and folklorist
Bulgarian conductor and former Minister of Culture
