Discover over 365 Czech names that are part of the Czech calendar!
In the Czech Republic, almost every day of the year is someone’s name day (svátek or jmeniny in Czech – the latter is more formal). It is a reason to celebrate, wish the person a Happy Name Day, and buy a small present, such as flowers and a box of chocolates. Remember: Never give anyone an even number of flowers (2, 4, 6…). Such bouquets are used at funerals. The number should be odd (1, 3, 5…).
Find out if your name has an equivalent in the Czech language and what its diminutive version would be. Learn on which days your friends’ or family members’ names fall and how to wish them a Happy Name Day in Czech!
Czech name days by month:
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December
Alphabetical list of Czech name days:
A – D | E – H | I – L | M – P | R – Z
Czech name diminutives:
English and Czech name equivalents:
Wish your friends a Happy Name Day:
Všechno nejlepší k svátku! (All the best for your name day!)
“Srdečné přání k jmeninám” (Cordial wishes for your name day)
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