Name Day List - 23.02

Global NameDay Celebrations

The NameDay roster for February 23 highlights a specialized selection in the USA, primarily focusing on variations of the contemporary name Riley, alongside the notable inclusion of Gloria and Glory. Across the Atlantic, the observance shows a strong regional preference for the name Romana, which is acknowledged in multiple Central and Eastern European countries, including Lithuania, Slovakia, and Austria, often adjacent to Roman. The broader theme of European tradition is also evident through the prevalence of the name originating from Polykarpos, observed in Greece, Spain, and Croatia. Scandinavian countries maintain a distinct focus, with names related to Torsten honored in Sweden and Norway, complementing Estonia’s observance of Leho. Furthermore, Poland distinguishes itself with the longest list of traditional names in the region, encompassing entries such as Bądzimir and Florentyn. Other unique observances include Anna and Valentina in Russia, and Lázaro in France.

Name days on 23. February

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	23	February	Raffaela, Romana
Croatia	23	February	Polikarp, Romana
Czechia	23	February	Svatopluk
Denmark	23	February	Papias
Estonia	23	February	Leho, Lehto, Lehar
Finland	23	February	Aslak
France	23	February	Lazare
Greece	23	February	Polykarpos, Polychronis
Hungary	23	February	Alfréd
Italy	23	February	Margherita da Cortona
Latvia	23	February	Almants, Haralds
Lithuania	23	February	Butvile, Gantautas, Romana, Severinas
Norway	23	February	Torstein, Torunn
Poland	23	February	Bądzimir, Damian, Florentyn, Łazarz, Piotr, Roma, Romana, Seweryn
Russia	23	February	Anna, Valentina
Slovakia	23	February	Roman, Romana
Spain	23	February	Lázaro, Romance, Policarpo
Sweden	23	February	Torsten, Torun
USA	23	February	Boswell, Gloria, Gloriana, Glory, Reilley, Riley, Rylan, Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rylie