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 |