Name Day List - 17.11

This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in numerous countries. Delve into the history and significance of these names, and find out if your name is celebrated. Discover how different cultures commemorate these special occasions and the traditions associated with them.

Name Days: A Global View

November 17th sees celebrations for a wide array of names, beginning with Annalisa, Annelisa, Annelise, Hilda, Hildie, and Hildy in the United States. Looking to Europe, the date is marked by name days in numerous countries, with a significant number observed in Poland, where names like Grzegorz and Viktorija are honored. A common thread runs through the Nordic countries and parts of Eastern Europe, with Hugo appearing in Norway, Poland, and even Finland. The name Hilda is particularly widespread, appearing in celebrations from the USA to France and Austria. Lithuania, Latvia, and Czechia each have unique lists of names associated with this date, reflecting their distinct cultural identities. Greece acknowledges Genadios, while Hungary celebrates Hortenzia and Gergő, adding to the diverse range of traditions. The sheer number of names celebrated demonstrates the enduring importance of name days in these cultures.

Name days on 17. November

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	November	Gertrud, Hilda, Florin
Croatia	17	November	Elizabeta Ugarska, Igor, Grgur
Czechia	17	November	Mahulena
Denmark	17	November	Anianus
Estonia	17	November	Heinar, Einar, Einari, Eino, Egon, Egil
Finland	17	November	Einari, Eino
France	17	November	Elisabeth, Elise, Hilda
Greece	17	November	Genadios
Hungary	17	November	Hortenzia, Gergő
Italy	17	November	Elisabetta d'Ungheria
Latvia	17	November	Hugo, Uga, Ugis, Urdze
Lithuania	17	November	Benedita, Getautas, Gilvile, Viktorija
Norway	17	November	Hauk, Hogne, Hugo
Poland	17	November	Dionizy, Floryn, Grzegorz, Hugo, Hugon, Salome, Salomea, Sulibor, Zbysław
Romania	17	November	Grigorie, Lazar, Zaharia
Slovakia	17	November	Klaudia
Spain	17	November	Gertrudis, Hilda, Isabel de Hungría, Victoria
Sweden	17	November	Naemi, Naima
USA	17	November	Annalisa, Annelisa, Annelise, Hilda, Hildie, Hildy