Helen: Name day

Name day

Helen's name day is observed on May 21st in both Greece and Ukraine. It is also celebrated on August 18th in Estonia and the United States. Additionally, Hungary marks this celebration on October 14th.

Helen Name Overview and Characteristics

Helen is a highly recognizable feminine name rooted in the Ancient Greek *Helene*, which is often interpreted to mean "shining light." Historically significant, it peaked in US popularity early in the 20th century and remains a respected, classic choice internationally. The name carries an elegant and dignified mood, suggesting refinement and timeless strength. As a strictly female appellation globally, it maintains a strong, traditional identity. Its history confirms continuous usage since antiquity, establishing it as a foundational name in Western culture.

Name Day List: Helen

Country	Day	Month	Names
Greece	21	May	Konstantinos, Kostas, Tina, Dina, Eleni, Helen
Ukraine	21	May	Constantine, Constance, Helen
Estonia	18	August	Heleene, Helene, Helena, Elina, Ilona, Helen, Hell, Hella, Helle, Hellen, Helli
USA	18	August	Aileen, Eileen, Elaina, Elaine, Eleanor, Elena, Eliana, Ella, Elle, Ellen, Ellie, Helen, Helena, Iliana, Lena, Leonora, Nell, Nellie, Nelly

Name Day List - similar names (Helen)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Poland	2	March	Absalon, Franciszek, Halszka, Helena, Henryk, Januaria, Krzysztof, Lew, Michał, Paweł, Piotr, Radosław, Symplicjusz
Poland	23	April	Adalbert, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Helena, Jerzy, Wojciech
Austria	26	April	Helene, Trudpert
Denmark	21	May	Helene
Norway	21	May	Eli, Ellen, Helene
Poland	22	May	Emil, Helena, Jan, Julia, Krzesisława, Rita, Wiesław, Wiesława, Wisława
Estonia	30	June	Päivo, Päivu, Helend
Finland	31	July	Elena, Helena
Poland	31	July	Beatus, Demokryt, Emilian, Ernesta, Ernestyna, Helena, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Justyn, Ludomir, Żegota
Sweden	31	July	Elin, Helena
Poland	13	August	Diana, Dianna, Gertruda, Helena, Hipolit, Hipolita, Jan, Kasjan, Radomiła, Wojbor
Austria	18	August	Claudia, Helena, Rainaki
Czechia	18	August	Helena
France	18	August	Hélène, Laétitia
Germany	18	August	Helene
Latvia	18	August	Helena, Liene
Poland	18	August	Agapit, Bogusława, Bronisław, Bronisz, Helena, Ilona, Klara, Tworzysława
Slovakia	18	August	Helena
Hungary	14	October	Helén