Name Day List: April - Greece
This calendar details the Name Days celebrated in Greece throughout April, arranged chronologically. Each date features a selection of names honored on that day according to tradition. Explore the rich cultural significance behind these celebrations.
April Celebrations in Greece
The Greek tradition of Name Days continues throughout April, honoring a multitude of individuals with designated celebrations. The month begins with a scattering of names, increasing in frequency as Easter approaches. A notable concentration of Name Days occurs around the middle of the month, with April 10th being particularly abundant. The days immediately preceding Easter are dedicated to specific religious commemorations, influencing the names celebrated. April 24th, coinciding with Orthodox Easter, is a major highlight, shared by several names including Elizabeth and Anastasios. The latter part of April sees a resurgence of popular names like Markos and Irene. This calendar reflects a blend of religious observance, historical significance, and enduring cultural practices.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Greece | 2 | April | Titos |
Greece | 3 | April | Illyrios |
Greece | 6 | April | Eftihios |
Greece | 9 | April | Efpsyhios |
Greece | 10 | April | Eteoklis, Hercules, Homer, Timothy, Dionisis, Pericles, Sofocles |
Greece | 11 | April | Antipas |
Greece | 12 | April | Akakios |
Greece | 13 | April | Gerontios |
Greece | 14 | April | Aristarhos |
Greece | 15 | April | Leonidas, Leo |
Greece | 16 | April | Galinos, Calis, Niki |
Greece | 17 | April | Vaios, Dafnis |
Greece | 18 | April | Pagalos, Megali Deytera |
Greece | 19 | April | Megali Triti |
Greece | 20 | April | Zakyaios, Megali Tetarti |
Greece | 21 | April | Ianouarios, Alexandra, Faistos, Megali Pempti |
Greece | 22 | April | Nearhos, Nathanael, Megali Paraskeyi |
Greece | 23 | April | Megalo Sabbato |
Greece | 24 | April | Elizabeth, Lisa, Anastasios, Doukas, Achilles, Orthodox Easter |
Greece | 25 | April | Markos, Mark, Niki, Georgios, Yorgos, George, Georgia |
Greece | 26 | April | Glafyra, Irene |
Greece | 28 | April | Magnos |
Greece | 29 | April | Sosipatros, Jason |
Greece | 30 | April | Asimakis, Jacob, Argyro, Malamati, Matina |