Olaf: Name day
Name day
Olaf’s name day is observed on July 29th in Austria, Estonia, Germany, Poland, and the USA.
Olaf’s History, Meaning and Cultural Impact
Olaf is a name with strong ties to Scandinavian culture, particularly Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, where it has a long and established history. It’s relatively uncommon in the United States, though it sees some usage within Scandinavian-American communities. The name originates from Old Norse elements meaning ‘ancestor’ and ‘beautiful’, reflecting its historical association with royalty and warriors. Olaf projects a mood of strength, resilience, and a touch of playful charm, often perceived as a dependable and courageous name. It is overwhelmingly masculine, with a very strong historical and cultural association with males. The name’s visibility has been boosted in recent years by the popular Disney character, Olaf the snowman.
Name Day List: Olaf
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Austria | 29 | July | Ladislaus, Martha, Olaf |
 Estonia | 29 | July | Olev, Olav, Olavi, Olaf |
 Germany | 29 | July | Olaf |
 Poland | 29 | July | Beatrice, Beatrycze, Beatryks, Cierpisław, Faustyn, Konstantyn, Lucylla, Maria, Marta, Olaf, Serafina, Urban |
 USA | 29 | July | Bea, Beatrice, Beatriz, Beattie, Marta, Martha, Olaf, Serafina, Trixie |
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