Name Day List - 20.08
Discover a worldwide calendar of name days on this page, detailing celebrations across numerous countries. Each name is linked to further information about its history and cultural significance. Check if your name is celebrated and learn how different cultures honor these special days.
Name Days: A Global View
August 20th sees a widespread celebration of names, with the United States recognizing a lengthy list including Barnard, Bernard, and Filbert among others. The name Bernard, in its various forms, is a common thread throughout much of Europe, appearing in celebrations across Sweden, Austria, and France. Several countries in Eastern Europe also participate, with Latvia honoring Boriss and Lithuania celebrating Bernardas and Neringa. A strong presence of Samuel is noted in Finland, Greece, and Romania, while Hungary observes the name day of István. Estonia and Ukraine each have their own distinct traditions, marking names like Pearn and Ostap. The breadth of names celebrated on this date underscores the diverse cultural influences on naming practices. It’s a day for recognizing and honoring the significance of names across many nations.
Name days on 20. August
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 20 | August | Bernhard, Bernd, Ronald |
Bulgaria | 20 | August | Samuil |
Croatia | 20 | August | Bernard cn., Branko, Dino |
Czechia | 20 | August | Bernard |
Denmark | 20 | August | Bernhard |
Estonia | 20 | August | Bernhard, Benno, Pearn, Pearu, Päärn, Pääro, Pärn, Pärno |
Finland | 20 | August | Sami, Samuli, Samu, Samuel |
France | 20 | August | Bernard, Samuel |
Greece | 20 | August | Samuel, Theoharis, Haroula |
Hungary | 20 | August | István |
Italy | 20 | August | Bernardo di Chiaravalle |
Latvia | 20 | August | Bernhards, Bierants, Biernis, Boriss |
Lithuania | 20 | August | Bernardas, Neringa, Tolvinas |
Norway | 20 | August | Bernhard, Bernt |
Poland | 20 | August | Bernard, Jan, Sabin, Samuel, Samuela, Sieciech, Sobiesław, Świeciech, Szwieciech |
Romania | 20 | August | Samuel |
Slovakia | 20 | August | Anabela |
Spain | 20 | August | Bernardo Abad |
Sweden | 20 | August | Bernhard, Bernt |
Ukraine | 20 | August | Eustace, Ostap, Samuel |
USA | 20 | August | Barnard, Bernard, Bernardo, Filbert, Philbert, Rey, Reyna, Reynalda, Reynaldo, Reynold |