Meaning & Origin
Nayden is a boy's baby name of Bulgarian and Slavic origin, meaning 'found' — from the Bulgarian/South Slavic root naiden (found, discovered), traditionally given to a child who was found or born after a long wait, making the name a celebration of answered prayers.
In Bulgarian naming tradition, Nayden was historically given to children who were found abandoned or born after great difficulty, transforming the name into a symbol of miraculous discovery. With nearly 200 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine presence in Bulgarian American and broader Slavic American communities.