Name Day List - 16.08

Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date around the world. This page provides a detailed list of names and invites you to delve into their history, meaning, and cultural significance. Find out if your name is recognized and explore the diverse traditions associated with name day celebrations.

Name Days: A Global View

August 16th is a day for celebrating names in many countries, with the United States observing name days for a broad spectrum of names including Serena, Rock, and Craig. Poland stands out with a particularly long list of names celebrated on this date, including Joachim, Alfonsyna, and Ambroży. In the Baltic region, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania each have their own distinct name day traditions, honoring names like Kuldar, Astra, and Rokas. France recognizes Armel and Roch, while the Scandinavian nations of Sweden and Norway celebrate Brynolf and Brynhild. Further south, Greece honors Apostolos and Stamatis, and Hungary celebrates Ábrahám. The name Rochus is a common thread, appearing in celebrations in Austria, Denmark, and France. This variety highlights the diverse cultural practices surrounding the commemoration of names.

Name days on 16. August

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	16	August	Alfried, Rochus, Stefan
Croatia	16	August	Rok, Stjepan kralj
Czechia	16	August	Jáchym
Denmark	16	August	Rochus
Estonia	16	August	Aurel, Aulis, Kuldar, Kullar, Kullo
Finland	16	August	Aulis
France	16	August	Armel, Roch
Greece	16	August	Apostolos, Stamatis, Sarantis
Hungary	16	August	Ábrahám
Italy	16	August	Stefano di Ungheria
Latvia	16	August	Aistars, Astra, Astrida
Lithuania	16	August	Alvita, Butvydas, Jokimas, Rokas
Norway	16	August	Brynhild, Brynjulf
Poland	16	August	Alfons, Alfonsyna, Ambroży, Domarad, Domarat, Joachim, Joachima, Roch
Slovakia	16	August	Leonard
Spain	16	August	Roque
Sweden	16	August	Brynolf
Ukraine	16	August	Yukhym
USA	16	August	Craig, Kraig, Roch, Rochelle, Rochester, Rock, Rocky, Serena, Serenity, Serina