Name days
Month: August
Day: 15Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration
Name days are a tradition in many countries, particularly in Europe, where people celebrate the day associated with their given name, often linked to a saint or religious figure. Celebrations vary across cultures, but often involve receiving greetings, small gifts, or even organizing parties. In some countries, name days are considered equally important as birthdays, while in others, they may be less widely observed. Regardless of the level of celebration, name days offer a unique opportunity to honor individuals and connect with cultural heritage.
Name Days: Complete List of Names and Dates
| Country | Month | Day | Name days |
 Austria | August | 15 | Tarsitius |
 Bulgaria | August | 15 | Mara, Marian, Mariana, Maria, Mariyan, Masha, Mika, Mira, Mario, Despina, Panaiot |
 Croatia | August | 15 | Marija, Velika |
 Czechia | August | 15 | Hana |
 Estonia | August | 15 | Johanna, Hanna, Jaana, Jaanika, Jana, Janika, Janne, Jenny, Nanna |
 Finland | August | 15 | Jaana, Marja, Marjatta |
 France | August | 15 | Alfred, Marie |
 Greece | August | 15 | Mary, Marcy, Maria, Despina, Marios, Panagiotis, Panagiota, Simela, Crystal |
 Hungary | August | 15 | Mária |
 Italy | August | 15 | Tarcisio |
 Latvia | August | 15 | Dzelde, Zamuels, Zenta |
 Lithuania | August | 15 | Napalys, Napoleonas, Sigita, Visvilas, Vydene |
 Norway | August | 15 | Margot, Marielle, Mary |
 Poland | August | 15 | Maria, Napoleon, Stefan, Stella, Trzebimir |
 Slovakia | August | 15 | Marcela |
 Spain | August | 15 | Asunción, Estrella, María, Paloma, José de Calasanz |
 Sweden | August | 15 | Estelle, Stella |
 USA | August | 15 | Madonna, Malia, Mara, Maria, Mariah, Marian, Mariana, Maribel, Marie, Marisa, Marissa, Maritza, Marla, Mary, Maryann, Mimi, Miriam, Mitzy, Molly, Napoleon, Polly |
