Helga: Name day

Name day

Helga's name day is observed across several countries throughout the year. These dates include May 7th in Austria, May 31st in Estonia and Finland, and July 11th in the USA. Further celebrations occur on September 30th in Norway, October 3rd in Hungary, October 9th in Latvia, and November 21st in Sweden.

Helga origin meaning and history

Helga is a robust female name originating from the Old Norse word for 'holy' or 'blessed.' In the USA, the name experienced its period of moderate popularity primarily linked to early 20th-century immigration. The tone of the name is distinctly strong, resilient, and vintage, suggesting dependability rather than softness or modern innovation. Globally, Helga is firmly categorized as a feminine name, maintaining a consistent gender identity. Although less common in contemporary American usage, it carries a deep historical resonance reflecting Scandinavian and Germanic cultural roots.

Name Day List: Helga

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	7	May	Gisela, Helga, Notker, Silke
Estonia	31	May	Helga, Helge, Helgi, Helja, Helje, Heljo, Helju, Elga, Olga, Olli
Finland	31	May	Helga, Helka
USA	11	July	Alivia, Helga, Livia, Olga, Olive, Ollie, Oliver, Olivia, Quentin, Quincy, Quinn, Quintina, Quinton
Norway	30	September	Hege, Helga, Helge
Hungary	3	October	Helga
Latvia	9	October	Elga, Elgars, Helga
Sweden	21	November	Helga, Olga