Name Day List - 24.09

This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in different countries. Explore the rich history and cultural significance of each name, and discover how these celebrations are observed globally. Find out if your name is celebrated and learn about the traditions associated with it.

Global Name Days: A Snapshot

September 24th sees a multitude of names celebrated internationally, with the United States recognizing Eartha, Ertha, Herta, Hertha, Mercedes, Mercy, Scot, Scott, Scottie, and Scotty. A common thread of celebration runs through many European countries, though the specific names differ; for instance, France honors Thècle while Poland acknowledges a longer list including Gerard and Maria. The Nordic countries – Estonia, Finland, and Sweden – each have their own distinct name day traditions, offering a glimpse into regional customs. Interestingly, the name Gerhard appears in several countries – Sweden, Poland, and Austria – suggesting a widespread historical or religious influence. Eastern European nations like Lithuania and Slovakia also participate, with Gedvinas and Ľuboš being honored respectively. The name Mercedes is celebrated in both Italy and Spain, pointing to shared cultural influences. Countries like Ukraine and Croatia also have their own unique name day traditions, with Rostyslava and Gospa od otkupljenja being observed.

Name days on 24. September

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	24	September	Gerhard, Hermann, Rupert, Virgil
Croatia	24	September	Gospa od otkupljenja, Mercedes
Czechia	24	September	Jaromír
Denmark	24	September	Tecla
Estonia	24	September	Alvar, Alver, Alvo
Finland	24	September	Alvar, Auno
France	24	September	Thècle
Greece	24	September	Theklas, Mirto
Hungary	24	September	Gellért, Mercédesz
Italy	24	September	Pacifico
Latvia	24	September	Agris, Agrita, Knuts
Lithuania	24	September	Gedvinas, Gedvine, Gerardas
Norway	24	September	Jan, Jens
Poland	24	September	Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Maria, Teodor, Tomir, Uniegost
Romania	24	September	Siluan, Tecla
Slovakia	24	September	Ľuboš, Ľubor
Spain	24	September	Gerardo, Mercedes
Sweden	24	September	Gerhard, Gert
Ukraine	24	September	Rostyslava, Thekla, Thecla, Volodyslav
USA	24	September	Eartha, Ertha, Herta, Hertha, Mercedes, Mercy, Scot, Scott, Scottie, Scotty