Name Day List - 26.02
This page provides a detailed overview of name day celebrations occurring on a particular date in countries around the globe. You can delve into the history and significance of each name, with links for further exploration. Find out if your name is celebrated and gain insight into the unique customs surrounding name days in different cultures.
Name Days: A Global View
On February 26th, name days are observed in a wide array of countries, with the United States acknowledging Levi, Nestor, Savana, Savanna, and Savannah. Looking at Europe, Poland has the most extensive list, including Aleksander, Bogumił, Cezariusz, Dionizy, Mirosław, and Nestor. The name Sebastian appears in both Ukraine and Greece, indicating a shared tradition. Several countries, like Finland and Czechia, each focus on a single name – Nestori and Dorota respectively. The Baltic states celebrate Evelina, Metra, and Aleksandras, while Scandinavian countries honor Inger and Torkel. This date showcases a beautiful tapestry of cultural naming practices, with some names enjoying widespread recognition and others remaining unique to specific regions. The diversity of names celebrated on this date highlights the rich heritage of naming traditions across the continent and beyond.
Name days on 26. February
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 26 | February | Gerlinde, Edigna, Ottokar |
Croatia | 26 | February | Gabriel, Donat |
Czechia | 26 | February | Dorota |
Denmark | 26 | February | Inger |
Estonia | 26 | February | Ingmar, Ingvar, Ingo, Selmar |
Finland | 26 | February | Nestori |
France | 26 | February | Nestor |
Greece | 26 | February | Porfyros, Sebastian, Fotini, Anatoli, Fay |
Hungary | 26 | February | Edina |
Italy | 26 | February | Cesario |
Latvia | 26 | February | Evelina, Eveline, Metra |
Lithuania | 26 | February | Aleksandras, Aurime, Izabele, Jogintas |
Norway | 26 | February | Inger, Ingjerd |
Poland | 26 | February | Aleksander, Bogumił, Cezariusz, Dionizy, Mirosław, Nestor |
Romania | 26 | February | Porfirie |
Russia | 26 | February | Svetlana |
Slovakia | 26 | February | Viktor |
Spain | 26 | February | Néstor |
Sweden | 26 | February | Torgny, Torkel |
Ukraine | 26 | February | Sebastian |
USA | 26 | February | Levi, Nestor, Savana, Savanna, Savannah |