Name Day List - 16.11

Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date across the globe. We've compiled a list of names and the countries where they are traditionally honored. Explore the rich history and cultural significance behind these names and discover if your own name is on the list. Learn how different cultures celebrate and cherish this special tradition.

Name Days: A European View

November 16th marks a day of celebration for names across numerous countries, with the USA recognizing Chase, Chasen, Gertrude, Iris, and Trudy. Poland stands out with the most extensive list of names – Aureliusz, Dionizy, Edmund, and others – reflecting a strong naming tradition. Several names appear multiple times across different nations; for example, Gertrude is honored in France, Poland, and the USA. The Scandinavian region acknowledges names like Vibeke in Sweden and Edmund in Norway, showcasing unique regional customs. Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Latvia also participate, with Edmundas and Glorija being celebrated respectively. Margareta, in its various forms, is a common thread, appearing in Italy, Austria, and Romania. This date provides a glimpse into the diverse and culturally significant practice of name day celebrations.

Name days on 16. November

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	16	November	Margareta, Otmar
Bulgaria	16	November	Matei
Croatia	16	November	Margareta Škotska kr.
Czechia	16	November	Otmar
Denmark	16	November	Othenius
Estonia	16	November	Arnold, Arno, Arne, Aarne
Finland	16	November	Aarne, Aarno, Aarni
France	16	November	Gertrude, Marguerite, Mégane
Greece	16	November	Mathaios
Hungary	16	November	Ödön
Italy	16	November	Margherita di Scozia
Latvia	16	November	Banga, Dzirkstite, Glorija
Lithuania	16	November	Edmundas, Gerdvile, Gertruda, Vaisvydas
Norway	16	November	Edgar, Edmund
Poland	16	November	Aureliusz, Dionizy, Edmund, Gertruda, Leon, Marek, Maria, Niedamir, Otomar, Paweł, Piotr
Romania	16	November	Matei
Slovakia	16	November	Agnesa
Spain	16	November	Edmundo, Margarita
Sweden	16	November	Vibeke, Viveka
Ukraine	16	November	Matthew
USA	16	November	Chase, Chasen, Gertrude, Iris, Trudy