Name days in October

Country: Sweden
Month: October

Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

Name days in Sweden are celebrated by many Swedes as a cultural tradition. Each day of the year is associated with specific names, often rooted in the Christian calendar or historical Swedish naming customs. Name days are marked on calendars, and people with the name assigned to a particular day may receive greetings, small gifts, or flowers from friends and family. Unlike birthdays, name days are typically less formal and more understated. Some workplaces and schools might acknowledge them with a simple congratulation. In general, name days are celebrated in many European countries, often as part of religious or cultural traditions. The practices vary widely, from large feasts in some cultures to modest recognition in others. While name days are less significant in modern times, they remain a cherished way to honor heritage and personal connections.

Name Days: Complete List of Names and Dates

Country	Month	Day	Name days
Sweden	October	1	Ragna, Ragnar
Sweden	October	2	Love, Ludvig
Sweden	October	3	Evald, Osvald
Sweden	October	4	Frank, Frans
Sweden	October	5	Bror
Sweden	October	6	Jennifer, Jenny
Sweden	October	7	Birgitta, Britta
Sweden	October	8	Nils
Sweden	October	9	Inger, Ingrid
Sweden	October	10	Harriet, Harry
Sweden	October	11	Erling, Jarl
Sweden	October	12	Manfred, Valfrid
Sweden	October	13	Berit, Birgit
Sweden	October	14	Stellan
Sweden	October	15	Hedvig, Hillevi
Sweden	October	16	Finn
Sweden	October	17	Antonia, Toini
Sweden	October	18	Lukas
Sweden	October	19	Tor, Tore
Sweden	October	20	Sibylla
Sweden	October	21	Ursula, Yrsa
Sweden	October	22	Marika, Marita
Sweden	October	23	Severin, Sören
Sweden	October	24	Eilert, Evert
Sweden	October	25	Inga, Ingalill
Sweden	October	26	Amanda, Rasmus
Sweden	October	27	Sabina
Sweden	October	28	Simon, Simone
Sweden	October	29	Viola
Sweden	October	30	Elsa, Isabella
Sweden	October	31	Edgar, Edit