Name Day List - 02.07

This page provides a detailed overview of name days celebrated on a particular date in countries around the world. You can delve into the history and significance of each name, and discover how these celebrations vary across cultures. Find out if your name is recognized and learn about the traditions associated with name days.

Name Days Around the World

July 2nd sees name day celebrations in numerous countries, beginning with the USA where names like Othello and Penelope are acknowledged. Finland boasts a particularly extensive list, with Maria appearing in several forms – Maija, Mari, Maaria, and others – alongside names like Riia and Kukka-Maaria. In the Baltic region, Latvia and Lithuania each have their own traditions, honoring names such as Lauma and Marijonas. Poland recognizes a substantial number of names on this date, including Juda, Otto, and Urban. Austria, Hungary, and Czechia also participate, with Wiltrud, Ottó, and Patricie being celebrated respectively. The tradition extends to Scandinavia, with Kjartan and Kjellfrid honored in Norway, and to Spain, where Visitación and Martiniano are recognized. This diverse range of celebrations underscores the enduring cultural significance of name days.

Name days on 2. July

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	2	July	Wiltrud
Bulgaria	2	July	Rumen, Rumyana, Chavdar
Croatia	2	July	Oton, Višnja, Ostoja
Czechia	2	July	Patricie
Estonia	2	July	Milvi, Milve
Finland	2	July	Maria, Maija, Mari, Meeri, Kukka-Maaria, Maaria, Maiju, Maikki, Marika, Riia
France	2	July	Martinien
Hungary	2	July	Ottó
Italy	2	July	Ottone di Bamberga
Latvia	2	July	Dauma, Ilvars, Lauma, Vineta
Lithuania	2	July	Gantaute, Jotvingas, Marijonas
Norway	2	July	Kjartan, Kjellfrid
Poland	2	July	Juda, Maria, Martynian, Otto, Piotr, Urban
Romania	2	July	Stefan
Slovakia	2	July	Berta
Spain	2	July	Visitación, Martiniano, Vidal, Teodorico, Teobaldo
Sweden	2	July	Rosa, Rosita
USA	2	July	Othello, Otis, Otto, Penelope, Penny, Petunia