Name Day List - 17.09

This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in numerous countries. Explore the fascinating world of naming traditions, learn about the history and significance of each name, and discover if your name is celebrated. Gain insight into how different cultures honor and commemorate these special days.

Name Days: A Global View

September 17th sees celebrations for a multitude of names, with the United States recognizing Ariadne, Ariana, Arianna, Hildegard, Hildegarde, Lambert, and Lambertine. A common thread runs through several European countries, with Hildegard being a particularly popular name day choice in Germany, France, Austria, and Sweden. The Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – each have unique lists of names associated with the date, reflecting their distinct cultural identities. Bulgaria and Ukraine stand out with particularly long lists, indicating a strong emphasis on name day traditions. The Mediterranean region also participates, with Greece and Spain honoring Sofia and Roberto, respectively. Poland boasts the most extensive list, with names like Justyna and Narcyz being celebrated. This widespread observance demonstrates the enduring importance of name days across diverse cultures.

Name days on 17. September

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	September	Ariane, Hildegard, Robert
Bulgaria	17	September	Lyuba, Lyuben, Lyubomir, Lyubov, Nadezhda, Nadya, Sevda, Sofiya, Sofia, Vera, Vyara, Viara, Verin, Veradin, Vyara, Dragan, Drago, Dragoi, Dragomir, Nada, Lubomir, Lubomira
Croatia	17	September	Robert Belarmin, Rane sv. Franje
Czechia	17	September	Naděžda
Denmark	17	September	Lambertus
Estonia	17	September	Hildegard, Hilda, Hille, Hilli, Ille, Illi
Finland	17	September	Aila, Aili
France	17	September	Hildegarde, Lambert, Renaud
Germany	17	September	Hildegard
Greece	17	September	Sofia, Sophia, Sonia, Agapis, Elpidas
Hungary	17	September	Zsófia
Italy	17	September	Roberto Bellarmino
Latvia	17	September	Solvita, Vaira, Vairis, Vera
Lithuania	17	September	Pranas, Pranciskus, Sintautas, Sintaute
Norway	17	September	Hildebjørg, Hildegunn
Poland	17	September	Ariadna, Dezyderiusz, Drogosław, Franciszek, Hildegarda, Justyn, Justyna, Lambert, Lamberta, Narcyz, Teodora
Romania	17	September	Agapis, Elpis, Pistis, Sofia
Slovakia	17	September	Olympia
Spain	17	September	Ariadna, Columba, Roberto
Sweden	17	September	Hildegard, Magnhild
Ukraine	17	September	Lubov, Nadia, Sophia, Luba, Sonia
USA	17	September	Ariadne, Ariana, Arianna, Hildegard, Hildegarde, Lambert, Lambertine