Name Day List: August - Greece

Explore the rich tradition of Greek Name Days for August, presented in a clear, date-organized format. This calendar details the names celebrated each day, offering a window into Greek culture and religious practices. Discover the significance behind each name and its historical roots.

Greek August Celebrations Calendar

The Greek tradition of Name Days continues throughout August, marking each day with specific names to be celebrated. The month begins with Elesa and progresses through a variety of names, showcasing a blend of historical and religious influences. August 15th stands out as a major celebration, encompassing a large number of names like Mary, Panagiotis, and Despina. Interestingly, some names have multiple variations, such as the numerous forms of Alexander at the month's end. The calendar also includes names with clear gender distinctions, like Fanourios and Fanouria, alongside those with shared roots. This system provides a personal connection to religious figures and a unique way to acknowledge birthdays and special occasions. The August Name Day list is a vibrant expression of Greek culture and faith.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Greece	1	August	Elesa
Greece	2	August	Justianos
Greece	3	August	Salomi
Greece	4	August	Maximilian
Greece	5	August	Nona
Greece	6	August	Sotiris, Sotiria
Greece	7	August	Asterios, Asteria
Greece	8	August	Triantafillos, Rose
Greece	10	August	Evlampia, Laura
Greece	11	August	Efplous
Greece	12	August	Photis
Greece	15	August	Mary, Marcy, Maria, Despina, Marios, Panagiotis, Panagiota, Simela, Crystal
Greece	16	August	Apostolos, Stamatis, Sarantis
Greece	17	August	Miron, Straton
Greece	18	August	Floros, Lavros
Greece	20	August	Samuel, Theoharis, Haroula
Greece	22	August	Theoprepios
Greece	24	August	Aitolos
Greece	25	August	Bartholomeos, Titos
Greece	26	August	Andrianos, Natalias, Adrian
Greece	27	August	Fanourios, Fanouria
Greece	28	August	Damon
Greece	29	August	Arkadios
Greece	30	August	Alexandros, Alexandra, Alexander, Alex, Alexis, Alekos, Sandra