Name Day List - 08.11

Discover the fascinating world of name days with our detailed list, showcasing celebrations across numerous countries on a particular date. Explore the origins and meanings behind each name, and learn how these special days are honored in diverse cultural traditions. Find out if your name is celebrated and delve into the rich history of naming customs.

Global Name Day Celebrations

November 8th sees a widespread celebration of names, with the United States acknowledging names like Jeff, Geoffrey, and Montana. A strong presence of Germanic names is noted, with Gottfried appearing in both Germany and Austria, and variations like Godfryd in Poland. Slavic countries also participate actively, as evidenced by the numerous names celebrated in Poland, including Wiktor and Klaudiusz, and in Bulgaria, with names like Rada and Rangel. The Baltic region showcases unique traditions with names like Nele in Estonia and Agra in Latvia. Southern European countries like Greece and Italy honor Angela and Goffredo di Amiens, respectively, adding to the diverse range of celebrations. This date highlights the enduring cultural significance of name days across many nations, and the variety of names honored.

Name days on 8. November

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	8	November	Gottfried, Willehad
Bulgaria	8	November	Angel, Angelina, Arhangel, Gavrail, Gavril, Emil, Emilia, Emiliana, Mihaela, Mihail, Ognyan, Ognyana, Plamen, Plamena, Rada, Radka, Radko, Rafail, Raia, Raika, Raina, Rangel, Emiliya, Emiliyana, Emiliyan, Lina, Mila, Milen, Milyo, Mihaela, Mihail, Radivoy, Radoslav, Radoslava, Radostin, Radostina, Raiko, Raycho, Rangel, Rafail, Raya, Rusi
Croatia	8	November	Gracija Kotorski, Milotislav, Bogdan
Czechia	8	November	Bohumír
Denmark	8	November	Claudius
Estonia	8	November	Nele, Nelli, Nella
Finland	8	November	Aatos
France	8	November	Dora, Geoffroy
Germany	8	November	Gottfried
Greece	8	November	Angela, Angelo, Stamatis, Stamos, Michael, Michelle, Metaxia, Gabriel
Hungary	8	November	Zsombor
Italy	8	November	Goffredo di Amiens
Latvia	8	November	Agra, Aleksandra, Sandors, Sandra
Lithuania	8	November	Domante, Gotfridas, Severinas, Svirbutas
Norway	8	November	Ingvild, Yngvild
Poland	8	November	Dymitr, Godfryd, Gotfryd, Hadrian, Klaudiusz, Sędziwoj, Sewer, Sewerian, Seweryn, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wiktoryn
Romania	8	November	Gavriil, Mihail
Slovakia	8	November	Bohumír
Spain	8	November	Severiano
Sweden	8	November	Vendela
Ukraine	8	November	Michael, Michaelina, Raphael
USA	8	November	Geoff, Geoffrey, Jeff, Jefferson, Jeffery, Jeffrey, Mercer, Montana