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Name days in February


Country: France
Month: February


Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

Name days in France are celebrated on the feast day of the saint after whom a person is named, according to the Catholic calendar. Traditionally, it was a significant occasion in religious households, marked by attending Mass, offering prayers, and receiving blessings. Nowadays, the celebration is often more modest, with friends or family giving small gifts, flowers, or a card to honor the person's namesake. Name days are more commonly observed by older generations or in rural areas, though some still acknowledge them as a cultural custom. Globally, name days hold varying importance, particularly in countries with strong Christian or Orthodox traditions, like Greece, Poland, and Hungary. In these regions, name days can be as significant as birthdays, with festive gatherings, food, and well-wishes. Unlike birthdays, they are fixed by the calendar and shared by many people on the same day. Though less common in modern secular societies, name days remain a meaningful way to celebrate identity and heritage.


Name Days: Complete List of Names and Dates

Country Month Day Name days 
France France February 1 Ella, Siméon 
France France February 2 Théophane 
France France February 3 Blaise, Nelson, Oscar 
France France February 4 Véronique 
France France February 5 Agathe 
France France February 6 Dorothée, Gaston 
France France February 7 Eugénie 
France France February 8 Jacqueline 
France France February 9 Apolline 
France France February 10 Arnaud 
France France February 11 Lourdes 
France France February 12 Félix 
France France February 13 Béatrice 
France France February 14 Valentin 
France France February 15 Claude, Georgina, Jordan 
France France February 16 Julienne, Lucile, Onésime 
France France February 17 Alexis 
France France February 18 Bernadette 
France France February 19 Gabin 
France France February 20 Aimée 
France France February 21 Damien 
France France February 22 Isabelle 
France France February 23 Lazare 
France France February 24 Modeste 
France France February 25 Roméo 
France France February 26 Nestor 
France France February 27 Honorine, Léandre 
France France February 28 Romain 
France France February 29 Auguste 






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