Name Day List - 04.10

This page provides a detailed overview of name day celebrations occurring on a particular date in countries around the world. Delve into the history and significance of each name, and explore how these traditions are observed in diverse cultures. Find out if your name is celebrated and gain insight into the fascinating world of naming customs.

Name Days: A Global View

October 4th sees a widespread celebration of name days, particularly notable in the USA with names like Bonnie, Frances, and Francesco being honored. A common thread runs through many European countries, with forms of 'Frank' and 'Francis' appearing in France, Germany, Italy, and beyond. The Nordic region, encompassing Sweden and Norway, also participates in this tradition, recognizing Frank and Frans. Eastern European countries like Poland, Hungary, and Greece each have their own unique lists, featuring names such as Konrad, Ferenc, and Vera. The Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – contribute their own distinct cultural celebrations. This date demonstrates a fascinating blend of shared heritage and individual cultural expression in naming traditions across the continent. The sheer variety of names celebrated underscores the importance of personal identity and cultural remembrance.

Name days on 4. October

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	4	October	Aurea, Edwin, Franz
Bulgaria	4	October	Vladimir
Croatia	4	October	Franjo Asiški
Czechia	4	October	František
Denmark	4	October	Franciscus
Estonia	4	October	Randolf, Randel, Rando, Ranno
Finland	4	October	Saija, Saila, Sinna, Frans, Siina
France	4	October	Aure, Bérénice, François, Frank, Orianne, Sarah
Germany	4	October	Franz
Greece	4	October	Ierotheos, Vera
Hungary	4	October	Ferenc
Italy	4	October	Francesco d'Assisi
Latvia	4	October	Francis, Modra, Zaigonis
Lithuania	4	October	Eivyde, Mastautas, Pranas, Pranciskus
Norway	4	October	Frank, Frans
Poland	4	October	Edwin, Franciszek, Konrad, Konrada, Manfred, Manfreda, Rozalia
Romania	4	October	Ierotei
Slovakia	4	October	František
Spain	4	October	Francisco de Asís
Sweden	4	October	Frank, Frans
USA	4	October	Damara, Damaris, Berenice, Bernice, Bonita, Bonnie, Bunny, Fannie, Fanny, Frances, Francesca, Francesco, Francine, Francis, Francisco, Frank, Frankie