Name Day List: August - Finland

August in Finland celebrates a diverse array of name days, with most dates featuring at least one name and many offering multiple options. The 15th of August stands out significantly, dedicating the day to 13 variations primarily derived from Marja or Maria. Throughout the month, it is common to find several related names grouped on a single day, such as different forms of Linnea, Sylvi, or Sanna. Conversely, numerous days, like August 1st (Maire) or 7th (Lahja), commemorate a single specific name. This distribution highlights the breadth of Finnish personal names and their traditional recognition during the month.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Finland	1	August	Maire
Finland	2	August	Kimmo
Finland	3	August	Linnea, Nea, Vanamo, Neea
Finland	4	August	Veera
Finland	5	August	Salme, Sanelma
Finland	6	August	Keimo, Toimi
Finland	7	August	Lahja
Finland	8	August	Sylvi, Sylvia, Silva
Finland	9	August	Eira, Erja, Nadja
Finland	10	August	Lauri, Lasse, Lassi
Finland	11	August	Sanna, Susanna, Sanni, Susanne
Finland	12	August	Klaara, Kiira, Kira
Finland	13	August	Jesse, Okko
Finland	14	August	Kanerva, Onerva
Finland	15	August	Marjatta, Marja, Jaana, Marianna, Marianne, Marita, Maritta, Marjaana, Marjo, Marjukka, Marjut, Jatta, Marju
Finland	16	August	Aulis
Finland	17	August	Verneri, Venni
Finland	18	August	Leevi
Finland	19	August	Mauno, Maunu
Finland	20	August	Sami, Samuli, Samu, Samuel
Finland	21	August	Soini, Veini
Finland	22	August	Iivari, Iivo
Finland	23	August	Signe, Varma
Finland	24	August	Perttu, Bertta
Finland	25	August	Loviisa
Finland	26	August	Ilma, Ilmi, Ilmatar
Finland	27	August	Rauli
Finland	28	August	Tauno
Finland	29	August	Iina, Iines, Inari, Inna
Finland	30	August	Eemeli, Eemil, Eemi
Finland	31	August	Arvi