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Name days in February


Country: Denmark
Month: February


Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

In Denmark, name days are celebrated in a similar way to birthdays, but instead of marking the day of birth, they honor the feast day of a saint or historical figure after whom a person is named. This tradition is particularly observed in Denmark, Sweden, and Greece, among other countries. Typically, the celebration involves receiving well-wishes, small gifts, or flowers from friends and family. People named after a saint or significant figure celebrate on that specific saint’s feast day, which is marked on the calendar. Name days have a religious origin, linked to the Christian calendar, where saints' feast days are assigned to specific dates. In Denmark, the celebration is less prominent than birthdays but is still a cherished occasion for those who observe it. The tradition is less common among younger generations, but it is still maintained in some families and communities. Name days are often seen as an additional reason for celebration, contributing to a festive atmosphere.


Name Days: Complete List of Names and Dates

Country Month Day Name days 
Denmark Denmark February 1 Brigida 
Denmark Denmark February 3 Blasius 
Denmark Denmark February 4 Veronica 
Denmark Denmark February 5 Agathe 
Denmark Denmark February 6 Dorothea 
Denmark Denmark February 7 Richard 
Denmark Denmark February 8 Corintha 
Denmark Denmark February 9 Apollonia 
Denmark Denmark February 10 Scholastica 
Denmark Denmark February 11 Euphrosyne 
Denmark Denmark February 12 Eulalia 
Denmark Denmark February 13 Benignus 
Denmark Denmark February 14 Valentinus 
Denmark Denmark February 15 Faustinus 
Denmark Denmark February 16 Juliane 
Denmark Denmark February 17 Findanus 
Denmark Denmark February 18 Concordia 
Denmark Denmark February 19 Ammon 
Denmark Denmark February 20 Eucharias 
Denmark Denmark February 21 Samuel 
Denmark Denmark February 23 Papias 
Denmark Denmark February 24 Mattias 
Denmark Denmark February 25 Victorinus 
Denmark Denmark February 26 Inger 
Denmark Denmark February 27 Leander 
Denmark Denmark February 28 Øllegaard 






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