Austria — Name Day Description

Austria flag
Austria
Date
October 26
Names
Helmut, Leopold, Austria (symbolic)
Description

October 26 is celebrated as Austria’s National Day, marking the country’s declaration of permanent neutrality in 1955.

  • Helmut – A German name from helm (helmet) and muot (spirit or courage), meaning brave protector.
  • Leopold – Of Germanic origin, from liut (people) and bald (brave), meaning bold among the people. It is historically tied to several Austrian rulers and saints.
  • Austria (symbolic) – Used symbolically to represent national identity and pride on this day.