Name Day List - 02.02

Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date internationally. This resource provides a detailed listing of names and their associated countries, offering a glimpse into global naming traditions. Delve into the history and significance of each name and discover how these celebrations are observed in different cultures, enriching your understanding of this fascinating custom.

Name Days: A European Focus

On February 2nd, name day celebrations span across the continent and even reach the USA, where Aleta, Aletha, Alethea, Alida, Alita, and Lita are honored. A closer look reveals a pattern of religious and historical influences, with names like Théophane in France and Inna in Russia reflecting these roots. Several countries, such as Latvia with Spidola and Spidols, and Czechia with Nela, have a more concise list of celebrated names. Hungary recognizes Karolina and Aida, while Norway celebrates Jomar and Jostein. Spain stands out with a particularly extensive collection, including Purificación and Néstor. The sheer number of names observed demonstrates the enduring significance of this tradition in many cultures. It’s a day to acknowledge the personal and cultural weight carried by each name.

Name days on 2. February

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	2	February	Bodo
Bulgaria	2	February	Radost, Radostina
Croatia	2	February	Marijan
Czechia	2	February	Nela
Estonia	2	February	Säde, Leegi
Finland	2	February	Jemina, Aamu, Lumi
France	2	February	Théophane
Greece	2	February	Ypapanti
Hungary	2	February	Karolina, Aida
Italy	2	February	Verdiana
Latvia	2	February	Spidola, Spidols
Lithuania	2	February	Kantvydas, Rytis, Valdemaras, Vandene
Norway	2	February	Jomar, Jostein
Poland	2	February	Joanna, Korneliusz, Maria, Miłosława
Russia	2	February	Inna
Slovakia	2	February	Erik, Erika
Spain	2	February	Catalina, Aída, Felipe, Ayuda, Candelaria, Purificación, Néstor
USA	2	February	Aleta, Aletha, Alethea, Alida, Alita, Lita