Name Day List - 15.08

Discover the fascinating world of name days with our country-by-country guide. This page details the names celebrated on a particular date, offering insights into their history and cultural significance. Explore the list to see if your name is honored and learn how different cultures commemorate these special occasions.

Name Days: A Global View

August 15th sees a broad range of names honored, particularly in the USA where variations of Maria, along with Madonna and Malia, are prominent. A strong theme emerges across many European countries, with the name Maria and its derivatives appearing frequently in Spain, Greece, Poland, and Hungary. Finland stands out with a significant number of names beginning with 'Marj', while Sweden keeps it simple with Estelle and Stella. The Baltic nations of Latvia and Lithuania also have their own unique traditions, celebrating names like Dzelde and Napalys. Further north, Norway acknowledges Margot and Marielle, and Italy honors Tarcisio. This date clearly demonstrates a widespread tradition of celebrating personal names across diverse cultures.

Name days on 15. August

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	15	August	Tarsitius
Bulgaria	15	August	Mara, Marian, Mariana, Maria, Mariyan, Masha, Mika, Mira, Mario, Despina, Panaiot
Croatia	15	August	Marija, Velika
Czechia	15	August	Hana
Estonia	15	August	Johanna, Hanna, Jaana, Jaanika, Jana, Janika, Janne, Jenny, Nanna
Finland	15	August	Marjatta, Marja, Jaana, Marianna, Marianne, Marita, Maritta, Marjaana, Marjo, Marjukka, Marjut, Jatta, Marju
France	15	August	Alfred, Marie
Greece	15	August	Mary, Marcy, Maria, Despina, Marios, Panagiotis, Panagiota, Simela, Crystal
Hungary	15	August	Mária
Italy	15	August	Tarcisio
Latvia	15	August	Dzelde, Zamuels, Zenta
Lithuania	15	August	Napalys, Napoleonas, Sigita, Visvilas, Vydene
Norway	15	August	Margot, Marielle, Mary
Poland	15	August	Maria, Napoleon, Stefan, Stella, Trzebimir
Slovakia	15	August	Marcela
Spain	15	August	Asunción, Estrella, María, Paloma, José de Calasanz
Sweden	15	August	Estelle, Stella
USA	15	August	Madonna, Malia, Mara, Maria, Mariah, Marian, Mariana, Maribel, Marie, Marisa, Marissa, Maritza, Marla, Mary, Maryann, Mimi, Miriam, Mitzy, Molly, Napoleon, Polly