Name Day List: April - Italy

Explore the Italian tradition of celebrating name days throughout April. This calendar details which saints and figures are honored on each date, offering a glimpse into Italian culture and history.

April Celebrations in Italy

The Italian tradition of 'onomastico,' or name day, is vividly displayed throughout April with a multitude of celebrations. This month’s calendar is filled with names, each linked to a saint or religious figure venerated on that specific date. The selection includes both common and less familiar names, showcasing the breadth of Italian naming practices. A significant portion of the names have roots in ancient Rome or biblical stories, revealing the historical layers of the culture. April culminates with the celebration of Pio V, a notable figure in religious history. This list serves as a reminder of the deep connection between faith and personal identity in Italy. The variety of names underscores the enduring legacy of religious and historical influences on Italian culture.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Italy	1	April	Irene
Italy	2	April	Francesco da Paola
Italy	3	April	Riccardo
Italy	4	April	Isidoro di Siviglia
Italy	5	April	Vincenzo Maria Strambi
Italy	6	April	Virginia
Italy	7	April	Giovanni Battista de la Salle
Italy	8	April	Alberto di Gerusalemme
Italy	9	April	Maria di Cleofa
Italy	10	April	Terenzio
Italy	11	April	Stanislao
Italy	12	April	Zenone
Italy	13	April	Martino I
Italy	14	April	Abbondio
Italy	15	April	Anastasia
Italy	16	April	Benedetto d'Arezzo
Italy	17	April	Aniceto
Italy	18	April	Galdino
Italy	19	April	Emma di Gurk
Italy	20	April	Adalgisa
Italy	21	April	Anselmo d'Aosta o di Canterbury
Italy	22	April	Daniele
Italy	23	April	Giorgio
Italy	24	April	Fedele da Sigmaringen
Italy	25	April	Marco
Italy	26	April	Marcellino
Italy	27	April	Zita
Italy	28	April	Valeria
Italy	29	April	Caterina da Siena
Italy	30	April	Pio V