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