World Name Days (WND) is a free online platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating the tradition of Name Days (also known as Saints’ Days) observed by Orthodox Christians and many others across the globe. In numerous countries, a person’s Name Day holds even greater significance than their birthday, and WND makes it easy to find, remember, and celebrate these meaningful dates.

Find Orthodox Name Days across 30+ countries

WND maintains a growing database of over 30,000 Name Days spanning more than 30 countries. You can search by:

  • Name
  • Country
  • Date

If you can’t find a specific name, you’re welcome to submit it through our site and we’ll research and add it to the database.

Free reminders and scheduled greetings

Never miss a loved one’s Name Day again. With a free WND account, you can:

  • Save Name Days to your personal list
  • Write and schedule a personalized message (email or SMS)
  • Attach images or videos to your greeting
  • Lock it in to send automatically every year on the right date

No more last-minute scrambles or forgotten celebrations.

How World Name Days works

  1. Search for a Name Day by name, country, or date
  2. Create a free account (if you haven’t already)
  3. Write your message and optionally attach media
  4. Choose to send via email or SMS
  5. Schedule it to send on the Name Day, automatically, year after year

Name Day gifts through trusted partners

Want to go beyond a message? WND also offers curated gift options through affiliate partners. Browse categories like flowers, sweets, jewelry, and more, and send a thoughtful gift to arrive right on time.

Help us grow the Name Day database

WND is a community-supported project. If you know of a Name Day that isn’t in our system, please submit a request or email us. Our team will research and verify the information so we can keep expanding the most comprehensive Name Day resource online.

Whether you’re keeping a lifelong tradition alive or discovering Name Days for the first time, World Name Days is here to help you celebrate the people who matter most.