Name Day List: April - Finland
Delve into the Finnish tradition of name days for April, presented in a clear, date-organized format. Explore the origins and variations of each name celebrated throughout the month.
Finnish April Naming Traditions
April in Finland is marked by a charming tradition of name days, with each day dedicated to celebrating specific names. The calendar reveals a pattern of both singular and multiple names assigned to each date, demonstrating the breadth of Finnish naming practices. While some days honor only one name, like Tero on April 10th, others feature a cluster of related variations, such as the numerous forms of Julia on April 12th. A noticeable trend is the increasing number of names associated with the later days of the month, suggesting a growing popularity of certain naming conventions over time. Traditional Finnish names like Sampo and Ukko are interspersed with more internationally recognized names like Irene and Otto. The variety of names highlights the cultural influences that have shaped Finnish naming traditions throughout history. This April calendar offers a delightful insight into the Finnish appreciation for personal names and their cultural significance.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Finland | 1 | April | Pulmu, Raita, Peppi |
Finland | 2 | April | Pellervo |
Finland | 3 | April | Sampo, Veeti |
Finland | 4 | April | Ukko |
Finland | 5 | April | Irene, Irina, Ira, Iro |
Finland | 6 | April | Ville, Vilho, Viljami, Jami, Vilhelm, Vili |
Finland | 7 | April | Ahvo, Allan |
Finland | 8 | April | Suoma, Suometar |
Finland | 9 | April | Elias, Eelis, Eeli, Eljas, Elia, Eliel, Ilja |
Finland | 10 | April | Tero |
Finland | 11 | April | Verna, Minea, Minka |
Finland | 12 | April | Julia, Julius, Janna, Juliaana, Janni, Juulia, Juuli |
Finland | 13 | April | Tellervo |
Finland | 14 | April | Taito |
Finland | 15 | April | Linda, Tuomi |
Finland | 16 | April | Jalo, Patrik |
Finland | 17 | April | Otto |
Finland | 18 | April | Valdemar, Valto |
Finland | 19 | April | Pälvi, Pilvi |
Finland | 20 | April | Lauha, Neela, Nella |
Finland | 21 | April | Anselmi, Anssi, Camilla |
Finland | 22 | April | Alina, Aida |
Finland | 23 | April | Yrjö, Jyrki, Jyri, Jiri, Jori, Yrjänä |
Finland | 24 | April | Pertti, Albert, Altti |
Finland | 25 | April | Markku, Marko, Markus |
Finland | 26 | April | Teresa, Terttu, Tessa |
Finland | 27 | April | Merja, Meea |
Finland | 28 | April | Ilpo, Ilppo, Tuure |
Finland | 29 | April | Teijo |
Finland | 30 | April | Mirja, Miia, Mira, Mirva, Mirella, Mirjami, Mirka, Mirkka |