Name Day Today

Today, the United States celebrates name days for Bailee, Bailey, Baylee, Bayley, Melisa, Melissa, Melita, Melyta, Millicent, Millie, and Missy. Across Europe, the tradition continues with a diverse selection of names being honored. Herbert is a frequently occurring name today, recognized in Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Czechia, and Austria. Poland observes a particularly extensive list, including Abraham, Cyriak, Henryka, and Izabela. Scandinavian countries like Finland, Norway, and Denmark also participate, with Ilkka, Gudmund, and Gudny being celebrated. From France’s Bénédicte to the unique names honored in Greece, Italy, and the Baltic states, today’s name day celebrations are a testament to cultural diversity.

Name days 16.03.2026

Country	Names
Austria	Eduard, Herbert
Croatia	Hrvoje, Miljan
Czechia	Elena, Herbert
Denmark	Gudmund
Estonia	Herbert, Herbi, Heero
Finland	Ilkka
France	Bénédicte
Germany	Herbert
Greece	Christodoulos
Hungary	Henrietta
Italy	Luisa de Marillac
Latvia	Gabriels, Guntars, Guntis
Lithuania	Henrika, Norvile, Vaidotas
Norway	Gudmund, Gudny
Poland	Abraham, Cyriak, Henryka, Herbert, Hiacynt, Hilary, Izabela, Oktawia
Romania	Sabin
Slovakia	Boleslav
Spain	Abrahan, Clemente
Sweden	Gilbert, Herbert
Ukraine	Savina
USA	Bailee, Bailey, Baylee, Bayley, Melisa, Melissa, Melita, Melyta, Millicent, Millie, Missy