Name Day List - 09.10

Discover a worldwide calendar of name day celebrations on this page. We offer a detailed listing of names honored on a particular date across numerous countries, with links to learn more about each name's history and significance. Explore the cultural traditions surrounding name days and see if your name is included in the festivities.

Name Days: A Global View

October 9th sees a widespread celebration of names, particularly in the USA where individuals named Dion, Gunnar, and Leif are recognized. A recurring theme across Europe is the name Dion, appearing in various forms in countries like Spain, Denmark, and Italy. Germany and Austria both acknowledge Günter, while the Scandinavian nations of Sweden and Norway honor Ingrid and Leidulf respectively. The Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – each maintain their own unique traditions with names specific to their cultures. Poland has a remarkably extensive list of names celebrated on this date, including Jan, Arnold, and Dionizjusz. The diversity of names observed demonstrates the fascinating evolution of naming practices and cultural influences throughout Europe and beyond.

Name days on 9. October

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	9	October	Dionys, Günter, Sara, Johannes
Croatia	9	October	Ljudevit Bertran, Dionizije, Ivan Leon
Czechia	9	October	Štefan, Sára
Denmark	9	October	Dionysius
Estonia	9	October	Riin, Riina, Riine, Mariina
Finland	9	October	Ilona
France	9	October	Denis
Germany	9	October	Günter
Greece	9	October	Iakovos, Jacob
Hungary	9	October	Dénes
Italy	9	October	Dionigi e compagni
Latvia	9	October	Elga, Elgars, Helga
Lithuania	9	October	Dionyzas, Geditas, Virgaile
Norway	9	October	Leidulf, Leif
Poland	9	October	Arnold, Arnolf, Atanazja, Bogdan, Dionizjusz, Dionizy, Jan, Ludwik, Przedpełk
Romania	9	October	Iacob
Slovakia	9	October	Dionýz
Spain	9	October	Abrahan, Dionisio
Sweden	9	October	Inger, Ingrid
Ukraine	9	October	Rebecca
USA	9	October	Denice, Denis, Denise, Dennis, Denny, Dion, Gunnar, Gunther, Leif