Name Day List - 16.07

Discover a worldwide calendar of name day celebrations on this page. We've compiled a list of names honored on a particular date across different cultures, offering insights into their history and significance. Explore the list to see if your name is featured and learn about the traditions surrounding name days globally.

Name Days Around the World

July 16th marks a special occasion for many, particularly in the United States where names like Sherman and Sherwood are celebrated. Looking across the Atlantic, several European nations also acknowledge name days, with a noticeable concentration in the Baltic and Nordic regions. Finland and Estonia share the name Reino, while Sweden honors both Reine and Reinhold. Poland’s list is particularly extensive, encompassing names like Eustachiusz, Ruta, and Maria Magdalena. A common thread appears with names like Susanne, celebrated in both Norway and Denmark, and Carmen, found in both Spain and the USA. Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Bulgaria also participate, recognizing Ruth, Valentina, and Yulian respectively. This date highlights the rich tapestry of naming traditions and cultural observances across different countries.

Name days on 16. July

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	16	July	Irmgard
Bulgaria	16	July	Yulian, Yuliana, Yuliya
Croatia	16	July	Gospa Karmelska, Karmela
Czechia	16	July	Luboš
Denmark	16	July	Susanne
Estonia	16	July	Reinhold, Rinaldo, Rein, Reino, Reinu, Reinut, Ronald
Finland	16	July	Reino, Rene
France	16	July	Elvire
Hungary	16	July	Valter
Italy	16	July	Elvira
Latvia	16	July	Hermine, Rasulite
Lithuania	16	July	Danguole, Faustas, Vaigaudas
Norway	16	July	Sanna, Susanne
Poland	16	July	Andrzej, Benedykt, Dziersław, Dzierżysław, Eustachiusz, Eustachy, Faust, Maria Magdalena, Marika, Ostap, Ruta, Stefan
Romania	16	July	Atinoghen
Slovakia	16	July	Drahomír
Spain	16	July	Carmen, Marcelina, Generosa
Sweden	16	July	Reine, Reinhold
Ukraine	16	July	Ruth, Valentina, Valia
USA	16	July	Carmel, Carmela, Carmelo, Carmen, Shelby, Sherman, Sherwood