Name Days

From Haritini and Pelagia to Sergios and Polychronis, the first full week of October carries a mix of autumn traditions and cherished name days. See who’s celebrating October 5–11, and don’t forget to wish them…

From Hariton and Kyriakos to Dionysios and Verina, the turn of the month brings a full week of name day celebrations. See who’s honored September 28–October 4, and wish your friends and family Χρόνια πολλά.

Prophet Jonah, Saint Thekla, Saint Euphrosyne—this week brings a rich cycle of name days as September turns to autumn. See who’s celebrating September 21–27, and remember to wish them Χρόνια πολλά.

From the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to the feast of Saints Sophia and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Love, this week carries both solemnity and joy. See who’s celebrating September 14–20, and don’t forget…

From Kassiani the Hymnographer to the Nativity of the Theotokos, this week’s name days bring moments of prayer, phone calls, and family sweets. See who’s celebrating September 7–13, and don’t forget to wish them Χρόνια…

From Adamantios to Zaharias, this week’s name days bring a mix of well-known and rare saints’ celebrations. See which names are honored from August 31 to September 6 and share your family traditions with us.

From Fanouropita on August 27 to big gatherings for Alexandros and Alexandra on August 30, this week’s name days bring family, food, and tradition to Greek homes everywhere.

From August 17 to 23, Greeks mark name days that carry both church tradition and family custom. These celebrations, whether shared at a table or with a simple phone call, keep community and heritage alive.

From August 10 to 16 the calendar brings name days for Lavrentios, Michalis, Panagiotis, Maria, and many more, leading up to the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15. Families mark the week with candles,…

August brings the heart of summer—a time when many Greek-American families are on vacation, at the shore, or gathered with friends. Still, name days fill calendars with familiar wishes and time-honored traditions. Here’s who’s being…

The last days of July and the start of August find Greek families marking some of the most cherished name days of the summer. These moments—big or small—remind us how tradition and faith connect us…

With July winding down, summer name days still offer the perfect reason to check in with friends and family. Whether you’re reaching out across town or across the ocean, these small customs, rooted in both…