Name Day List - 28.02

This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in numerous countries. Discover the names celebrated and gain insight into the cultural traditions surrounding these special occasions. Learn about the origins and meanings of these names and how they are honored in different parts of the world.

Name Days: A European View

On February 28th, the USA acknowledges name days for Chance, Chauncey, Linus, Macey, Macie, and Macy, offering a unique set of celebrations. In contrast, several European countries focus on a smaller number of names, such as Maria in Sweden and Lumír in Czechia. Poland observes a longer list, including Chwalibóg, Józef, Makary, Nadbor, and Roman, demonstrating a broader range of honored names. The name Roman also appears in France, Austria, and Spain, highlighting its pan-European recognition. Baltic states like Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania each have their own distinct lists, with Vilmar, Vilmer, and Vilmo celebrated in Estonia, and Justs, Skaidra, and Skaidrite in Latvia. The frequency of single-name celebrations in countries like Slovakia (Zlatica) and Hungary (Elemér) provides a contrast to the more extensive lists found elsewhere. This date showcases a fascinating blend of common and unique naming traditions across different cultures.

Name days on 28. February

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	28	February	Roman, Oswald, Silvana
Czechia	28	February	Lumír
Denmark	28	February	Øllegaard
Estonia	28	February	Vilmar, Vilmer, Vilmo
Finland	28	February	Onni, Sisu
France	28	February	Romain
Greece	28	February	Marianna, Kyra
Hungary	28	February	Elemér
Italy	28	February	Leandro
Latvia	28	February	Justs, Skaidra, Skaidrite
Lithuania	28	February	Romanas, Vilgardas, Zygimante
Norway	28	February	Maren, Marina
Poland	28	February	Chwalibóg, Józef, Makary, Nadbor, Roman
Romania	28	February	Gherman, Ioan, Vasile
Slovakia	28	February	Zlatica
Spain	28	February	Román, Leandro, Romano
Sweden	28	February	Maria
USA	28	February	Chance, Chauncey, Linus, Macey, Macie, Macy