Name Day List - 15.10
This page provides a comprehensive overview of name days celebrated on a particular date in numerous countries. Delve into the cultural significance of these names, their historical roots, and how they are commemorated. Find out if your name is recognized and gain insight into global naming customs.
Name Days: A Global View
October 15th sees a broad range of names honored, with the United States recognizing a diverse group including Essence, Terence, and variations of Terri and Tracy. A prominent name across Northern Europe is Hedvig, celebrated in Estonia, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Southern European countries like Italy and Spain mark the day with Teresa-related names, while France honors Thérèse. Poland boasts the longest list of name days for this date, featuring Brunon, Jadwiga, and Tekla among others. The Baltic states – Latvia and Lithuania – and the Czech Republic each have distinct name day traditions for October 15th. Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Romania also participate, with Lucian and Luchian being observed. The recurring theme of Teresa and its variants demonstrates a shared cultural connection across many nations.
Name days on 15. October
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 15 | October | Aurelia, Theresia |
Croatia | 15 | October | Terezija Avilska, Tereza, Zlata |
Czechia | 15 | October | Tereza |
Denmark | 15 | October | Hedevig |
Estonia | 15 | October | Hedvig, Heda, Hedi, Hädi, Eda, Ede, Heidi, Heivi, Häidi |
Finland | 15 | October | Helvi, Heta |
France | 15 | October | Thérèse |
Germany | 15 | October | Therese |
Greece | 15 | October | Loukianos |
Hungary | 15 | October | Teréz |
Italy | 15 | October | Teresa di Gesù d'Avila |
Latvia | 15 | October | Eda, Ede, Hedviga, Jadviga |
Lithuania | 15 | October | Domante, Gailiminas, Leonardas, Terese |
Norway | 15 | October | Hedda, Hedvig |
Poland | 15 | October | Brunon, Gościsława, Jadwiga, Sewer, Tekla, Teresa |
Romania | 15 | October | Luchian |
Slovakia | 15 | October | Terézia |
Spain | 15 | October | Teresa de Jesús |
Sweden | 15 | October | Hedvig, Hillevi |
Ukraine | 15 | October | Lucian |
USA | 15 | October | Essence, Terence, Teresa, Terrance, Terrence, Terri, Terry, Tess, Tessa, Theresa, Trace, Tracey, Traci, Tracy |