Helen: Name day

Name day

Helen’s name day is celebrated on May 21st in both Greece and Ukraine. Additionally, the name day observance occurs on August 18th in Estonia and the United States.

Helen Meaning History And Tone

The name Helen traces its origin back to ancient Greek roots, where it denotes concepts related to brightness or light. Historically, it enjoyed immense popularity in the USA, achieving peak usage status during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a defining classic. This name maintains a distinctly feminine gender classification globally, recognized universally as a female identifier. Helen projects a mood that is elegant, classic, and refined, suggesting sophistication and timeless strength. Its enduring appeal is tied to its deep historical resonance coupled with its strong, yet gentle, tone. This combination has allowed Helen to remain a recognizable and respected staple in American naming traditions despite fluctuating trends.

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