August: Name day

Name day

August’s name day is observed on January 7 in both Finland and Sweden, and on May 27 in Austria. Further celebrations occur on August 3 in Austria and Poland, and on August 28 in Estonia, Norway, Ukraine, and the USA. Additionally, the name day is recognized on October 31 in Poland.

August History Meaning and Mood

The name August derives from the Latin title *Augustus*, meaning "venerable" or "exalted," signifying great respect and authority. Historically, this name has been a consistently masculine choice globally, though it is sometimes adopted as a trendy unisex option in modern Western culture. Within the USA, August has enjoyed steady usage for centuries, peaking in popularity recently due to a trend toward classic vintage names. The name projects a mood that is inherently strong, elegant, and sophisticated, carrying associations of dignity and traditional depth. Its history links it to imperial grandeur while its tone remains accessible and grounded. This blending of historical origin and dignified mood ensures its continued appeal.

Name Day List: August

Country	Day	Month	Names
Finland	7	January	Aku, Aukusti, August
Sweden	7	January	August, Augusta
Austria	27	May	August, Bruno, Randolph
Austria	3	August	August, Lydia, Nikodemus
Poland	3	August	August, Augusta, Krzywosąd, Lidia, Nikodem, Symeon, Szczepan
Estonia	28	August	August, Gustav, Kustav, Kustas, Kusti, Kusto
Norway	28	August	Artur, August
Ukraine	28	August	August, Tymon
USA	28	August	Agustin, August, Augusta, Augustina, Austen, Austin, Austina, Austyn, Gus, Gustava, Gustavo
Poland	31	October	Alfons, Alfonsyna, Antoni, Antonina, August, Augusta, Godzimir, Godzisz, Lucylla, Łukasz, Saturnin, Saturnina, Urban, Wolfgang

Name Day List - similar names (August)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Poland	28	January	Agnieszka, Augustyn, Flawian, Ildefons, Julian, Karol, Leonidas, Piotr, Radomir, Roger, Waleriusz
France	29	February	Auguste
Lithuania	29	April	Augustinas, Indre, Rita, Tarmantas
Poland	29	April	Angelina, Augustyn, Bogusław, Hugo, Hugon, Paulin, Piotr, Rita, Robert, Roberta, Sybilla
Spain	7	May	Augusto, Flavio, Gisela
Poland	19	May	Augustyn, Celestyn, Iwo, Mikołaj, Pękosław, Piotr, Potencjana
Croatia	27	May	Augustin Canterburyjski
France	27	May	Augustin
Lithuania	27	May	Augustinas, Brunonas, Leonora, Virgaudas, Zymante
Poland	28	May	Augustyn, German, Jaromir, Priam, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wilhelm, Wrócimir
Austria	9	July	Augustin
Croatia	3	August	Bl. Augustin Kažotic, Lidija
Latvia	3	August	Augusts, Rets
Lithuania	3	August	Auguste, Lengvine, Mangirdas, Steponas
Austria	28	August	Adelinde, Aline, Augustin
Croatia	28	August	Augustin, Tin, Gustav
Czechia	28	August	Augustýn
Denmark	28	August	Augustinus
France	28	August	Augustin, Elouan
Latvia	28	August	Auguste, Guste, Ranna
Lithuania	28	August	Augustinas, Patricija, Steigvile, Tarvilas
Poland	28	August	Adelina, Aleksander, Aleksy, Augustyn, Patrycja, Sobiesław, Stronisław
Slovakia	28	August	Augustýn
Poland	9	September	Augustyna, Aureliusz, Dionizy, Gorgoncjusz, Pimen, Piotr, Ścibor, Ścibora, Sergiusz, Sobiesąd
Ukraine	23	November	Augusta, Augustina