Name Day List - 23.10
Discover a worldwide calendar of name day celebrations on this page. We've compiled a list of names honored on a particular date across numerous countries, offering insights into their history and cultural context. Explore the list to see if your name is featured and learn how these special days are observed.
Name Days: A Global View
October 23rd sees a widespread celebration of names, particularly in Europe, with the USA acknowledging names like Fifi and Josephine. The name Severin, or its variations Søren and Severi, appears frequently across several Nordic and Central European countries, including Finland, Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Norway. Poland stands out with a particularly long list of names celebrated on this date, encompassing over a dozen different options. The Baltic states of Lithuania and Latvia also have a rich tradition of name day celebrations, with names like Odilija and Dainis being honored. Southern European countries like Italy, Spain, and Greece each have their own unique names associated with the date, such as Giovanni da Capestrano and Iakovos. Czechia and Slovakia observe Teodor and Alojza respectively, while Hungary celebrates Gyöngyi, demonstrating the diverse cultural landscape of name day traditions.
Name days on 23. October
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 23 | October | Johannes, Severin, Uta |
Croatia | 23 | October | Ivan Kapistran, Borislav, Severin |
Czechia | 23 | October | Teodor |
Denmark | 23 | October | Søren |
Estonia | 23 | October | Liivia, Liivi, Liivika, Leevi |
Finland | 23 | October | Severi |
France | 23 | October | Jean, Simon |
Germany | 23 | October | Severin |
Greece | 23 | October | Iakovos, Jacob |
Hungary | 23 | October | Gyöngyi |
Italy | 23 | October | Giovanni da Capestrano |
Latvia | 23 | October | Daina, Dainis, Severins |
Lithuania | 23 | October | Odilija, Ramvyde, Sanginas |
Norway | 23 | October | Severin, Søren |
Poland | 23 | October | Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Jan, Marlena, Odilla, Roman, Seweryn, Teodor, Włościsław, Żegota |
Romania | 23 | October | Iacob |
Slovakia | 23 | October | Alojza |
Spain | 23 | October | Servando |
Sweden | 23 | October | Severin, Sören |
USA | 23 | October | Fifi, Josefina, Josepha, Josephina, Josephine, Josie, Pepita |