Name Day List: August - Estonia
Discover the rich tradition of Estonian name days for August, presented in a clear, date-organized format. This calendar showcases the names celebrated each day, offering a glimpse into Estonian culture and heritage.
Estonian August Naming Customs
The Estonian name day calendar for August presents a fascinating array of choices, reflecting a blend of historical and cultural influences. The month features a wide range of names, from the common to the more unique, distributed across each day. Many names appear in multiple variations, such as Heleene, Helene, and Helena on August 18th, highlighting the flexibility within the naming system. Some days, like August 28th, are dominated by variations of a single name – August, Gustav, and Kustav. The list demonstrates a preference for both traditional Estonian names and those with international origins. The number of names celebrated on each day fluctuates, with some days having only a couple and others having a dozen or more. This calendar serves as a testament to the enduring importance of name days in Estonian culture.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Estonia | 1 | August | Maira, Maire, Mairi, Maris |
| Estonia | 2 | August | Helger, Helgo, Holger, Olger |
| Estonia | 3 | August | Kalju, Kaljo |
| Estonia | 4 | August | Veera, Veroonika, Veronika |
| Estonia | 5 | August | Salme, Salmi |
| Estonia | 6 | August | Laine, Laina, Lainela, Laini, Laive, Laivi |
| Estonia | 7 | August | Vaido, Vaigo, Vaiko, Hiljar, Hiljo |
| Estonia | 8 | August | Silvia, Silvi, Silva, Silve |
| Estonia | 9 | August | Deboora, Imma, Melita, Mesike |
| Estonia | 10 | August | Laurits, Lauri, Lauro, Laur, Laar |
| Estonia | 11 | August | Susanna, Suusi, Sanna, Sanne |
| Estonia | 12 | August | Klaara, Klaarika |
| Estonia | 13 | August | Teetlev, Teet, Teeto, Teedo, Teedu |
| Estonia | 14 | August | Gisella, Svea |
| Estonia | 15 | August | Johanna, Hanna, Jaana, Jaanika, Jana, Janika, Janne, Jenny, Nanna |
| Estonia | 16 | August | Aurel, Aulis, Kuldar, Kullar, Kullo |
| Estonia | 17 | August | Saamuel, Saamo, Saamu |
| Estonia | 18 | August | Heleene, Helene, Helena, Elina, Ilona, Helen, Hell, Hella, Helle, Hellen, Helli |
| Estonia | 19 | August | Magnus, Maanus, Maano, Mango, Mauno |
| Estonia | 20 | August | Bernhard, Benno, Pearn, Pearu, Päärn, Pääro, Pärn, Pärno |
| Estonia | 21 | August | Sven, Sveno |
| Estonia | 22 | August | Iivo, Ivo, Ivar, Ivari, Ivalo |
| Estonia | 23 | August | Signe, Singe |
| Estonia | 24 | August | Pärtel, Pärt, Albert, Berta |
| Estonia | 25 | August | Tauno, Tunne |
| Estonia | 26 | August | Ilmatar, Ilma, Ilme, Ilmi, Hilma |
| Estonia | 27 | August | Maimu, Maime, Maimi, Maimo |
| Estonia | 28 | August | August, Gustav, Kustav, Kustas, Kusti, Kusto |
| Estonia | 29 | August | Õnne, Õnnela |
| Estonia | 30 | August | Emil, Mello, Meljo, Miljo |
| Estonia | 31 | August | Arved, Arvid, Arvi |
