Name Day List - 22.07

This page provides a detailed overview of name day celebrations occurring on a particular date in countries around the world. You'll find a list of names, each with a connection to its cultural roots and potential meanings. Explore the traditions and discover if a name you recognize is being celebrated.

A Global Day of Names

July 22nd sees a widespread celebration of name days, with the USA recognizing Amaya, Magda, Magdalen, Magdalena, and Magdalene among others. The name Magdalena, in its various forms, is particularly prevalent, appearing in celebrations across Germany, Lithuania, and Greece, and as Madeleine in France and Sweden. Poland stands out with a particularly long list of names associated with this date, including Maria Magdalena, Pankracy, and Wawrzyniec. Across Scandinavia, names like Malene in Norway and Magdalene in Denmark are also honored. The Baltic countries each have their own distinct traditions, with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania all marking the day with unique names. Further south, Hungary celebrates Magdolna, while Italy honors Maria Maddalena, demonstrating the broad geographical reach of this tradition. The diversity of names reflects the unique cultural heritage of each region.

Name days on 22. July

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	22	July	Maria Magdalena
Bulgaria	22	July	Lena, Magda, Magdalena, Manda, Meglena, Miglena
Croatia	22	July	Marija Magdalena
Czechia	22	July	Magdaléna
Denmark	22	July	Magdalene, Maria
Estonia	22	July	Magdaleena, Magda, Made, Madli, Malle, Mall, Leen, Leena, Leeni
Finland	22	July	Leena, Leeni, Lenita, Matleena
France	22	July	Madeleine, Wandrille
Germany	22	July	Magdalena
Greece	22	July	Magdalini, Magda, Magdalena, Lena, Markella
Hungary	22	July	Magdolna
Italy	22	July	Maria Maddalena
Latvia	22	July	Margita, Marija, Marika, Marina, Marisandra
Lithuania	22	July	Dalius, Magdalena, Mantile, Marija
Norway	22	July	Malene, Mali, Malin
Poland	22	July	Albin, Bolesława, Bolisława, Laurencjusz, Maria Magdalena, Milenia, Pankracy, Wawrzyniec, Więcemiła
Romania	22	July	Magdalena, Maria
Slovakia	22	July	Magdaléna
Spain	22	July	Teófila, Zoraida, Magdalena, Zaida, Primitiva
Sweden	22	July	Madeleine, Magdalena
USA	22	July	Amaya, Magda, Magdalen, Magdalena, Magdalene