name day

noun

1. the feast day of the saint after whom a person is named.
2. the day on which a person is christened.

name day

noun

1. RC Church the feast day of a saint whose name one bears
2. See ticket day
   another name for ticket day

Word History and Origins

Origin of name day¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

On his name-day, June 29th (July 11th), the Prince gave an entertainment in his honour.

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But the composers particular purpose was to produce it as the graceful homage of a loyal subject on the Emperors name-day.

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The members of the company paid a tribute to their director on his name-day, November 3.

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Gentlemen, said he, this being the Electors name-day he sends you a present of a thousand thalers.

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To-morrow's Rosalie's name-day, and they're going to put leeches on her!

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