Name Day List - 16.04

This page offers a curated list of name days celebrated internationally throughout the year. You can click on individual names to research their meanings and historical origins in depth. We invite you to explore this cultural resource to find out when specific names are honored and how these long-standing traditions are celebrated in different parts of the world.

Global Name Day Observances

The USA observes name days for Kareem, Magnus, Malvin, Malvina, Melva, and Melvin on April 16. Beyond American borders, this date is marked by a rich tapestry of cultural observances across numerous European territories. Variations of Patrik and Bernadette appear frequently in countries like Sweden, Norway, and Austria, highlighting a shared nomenclature tradition. Meanwhile, Slavic and Baltic regions showcase a distinct set of names, ranging from Irena in Czechia to Mindaugs in Latvia. The diversity continues into the Mediterranean, where names such as Galinos and Agapi are central to the local festivities. Each country maintains its own specific calendar, ensuring that the significance of April 16 remains a widespread occurrence. These regional variations demonstrate how international communities preserve their distinct heritage through the annual recognition of names.

Name days on 16. April

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	16	April	Bernadette, Magnus
Croatia	16	April	Josip Benedikt Labre, Bernardica
Czechia	16	April	Irena
Denmark	16	April	Mariane
Estonia	16	April	Olivia, Olvi, Olve
Finland	16	April	Jalo, Patrik
France	16	April	Rameaux
Greece	16	April	Galinos, Calis, Niki
Hungary	16	April	Csongor
Italy	16	April	Benedetto d'Arezzo
Latvia	16	April	Alfs, Mindaugs, Mintauts
Lithuania	16	April	Algede, Grazvydas, Kalikstas
Norway	16	April	Magnus, Mons
Poland	16	April	Benedykt, Bernadetta, Cecyl, Cecylian, Charyzjusz, Erwin, Erwina, Julia, Ksenia, Lambert, Lamberta, Nikita, Nosisław, Patrycy, Urban
Romania	16	April	Agapi, Hionia, Irina
Slovakia	16	April	Dana, Danica
Spain	16	April	Engracia, Bernadeta
Sweden	16	April	Patricia, Patrik
Ukraine	16	April	Irene, Oryna, Orysia
USA	16	April	Kareem, Magnus, Malvin, Malvina, Melva, Melvin, Melvina