Name Day List - 17.10

Discover the fascinating world of name days with our detailed list, showcasing celebrations across numerous countries on a particular date. Each name links to further information about its history and significance. Find out if your name is honored and explore the diverse ways name days are celebrated around the world.

Name Days Across Cultures

On October 17th, name day traditions are observed in numerous countries, with the USA marking the day with a wide array of Brad-related names like Braden, Bradford, and Brady. Poland stands out with a lengthy list of celebrated names, including Lucyna, Małgorzata, and Wiktor. Several Scandinavian countries also participate, with Sweden recognizing Antonia and Norway honoring Marta. A common thread of Hedvig/Hedvika appears in Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia, demonstrating shared cultural influences. Further east, Russia celebrates Veronica, while Lithuania and Latvia each have their own distinct lists. The sheer number of names celebrated on this date demonstrates the enduring importance of name days across different cultures.

Name days on 17. October

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	October	Anselm, Ignatius
Croatia	17	October	Ignacije Antiohijski, Vatroslav, Ognjen
Czechia	17	October	Hedvika
Denmark	17	October	Florentinus
Estonia	17	October	Vesta, Veste
Finland	17	October	Saana, Saini, Saaga
France	17	October	Baudoin, Solène
Greece	17	October	Antigonos
Hungary	17	October	Hedvig
Italy	17	October	Ignazio d'Antiochia
Latvia	17	October	Gaitis, Gaits, Karina, Karola, Vita
Lithuania	17	October	Gyte, Kintautas, Marijonas, Ritone
Norway	17	October	Marta, Marte
Poland	17	October	Lucyna, Małgorzata, Marian, Sulisława, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz
Romania	17	October	Osea
Russia	17	October	Veronica
Slovakia	17	October	Hedviga
Spain	17	October	Ignacio de Antioquía
Sweden	17	October	Antonia, Toini
USA	17	October	Brad, Braden, Bradford, Bradley, Brady, Braeden, Brayden, Braydon, Rodolfo, Rudi, Rudolf, Rudolph, Rudolphine, Rudy