Name Day List - 06.08

This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in countries around the world. You can delve into the history and significance of each name, uncovering its roots and cultural context. Find out if your name is celebrated and learn about the unique traditions associated with name days in different societies.

Name Days: A Global View

August 6th sees a widespread celebration of names, particularly in the USA where names like Adriel, Araceli, Lucia, and Lucille are honored. Looking to Europe, Poland stands out with a significant number of name days, including Felicysym, Jakub, and Sława. The Nordic region also participates, with Norway observing Gunnlaug and Gunnleiv, and Sweden recognizing Alfons and Inez. The Baltic countries contribute with Aisma and Askolds in Latvia, and Bylotas and Karolina in Lithuania, showcasing regional naming customs. Further south, Greece celebrates Sotiris and Sotiria, Italy honors Ormisda, and Spain recognizes Salvador, while Finland celebrates Keimo and Toimi. Croatia uniquely observes Preobraženje Gospodinovo alongside traditional name days, adding a religious dimension to the celebrations.

Name days on 6. August

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	6	August	Gilbert
Croatia	6	August	Preobraženje Gospodinovo
Czechia	6	August	Oldřiška
Denmark	6	August	Kristi forklarelse
Estonia	6	August	Laine, Laina, Lainela, Laini, Laive, Laivi
Finland	6	August	Keimo, Toimi
Greece	6	August	Sotiris, Sotiria
Hungary	6	August	Berta, Bettina
Italy	6	August	Ormisda
Latvia	6	August	Aisma, Askolds
Lithuania	6	August	Bylotas, Daiva, Karolina
Norway	6	August	Gunnlaug, Gunnleiv
Poland	6	August	Felicysym, Jakub, January, Sława, Stefan, Sykstus, Wincenty
Slovakia	6	August	Jozefína
Spain	6	August	Salvador
Sweden	6	August	Alfons, Inez
USA	6	August	Adriel, Araceli, Falco, Falcon, Itzel, Lucia, Lucille, Lucine, Lucy, Luz