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