Name Day
Europe
Greek Name Set to Be Top Choice for UK Baby Girls in 2024
A centuries-old Greek name will be in the top 10 list of the UK's most popular baby names for 2024, according to a report in the Daily Mirror.
The name is Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection,' derives from the masculine Greek name...
Culture
Maria and the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Honored on August 15th
As Greeks prepare to celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, the nation is ready to honor those with the most popular female name, Maria.
Greek church
Why Greeks Celebrate Name Days: An Orthodox Tradition
Name day is a uniquely Greek feast as people celebrate the feast of an Orthodox Christian saint, holy person or martyr they are named after