National Lei Day is celebrated on November 11 every year. Lei is traditionally a gender-neutral name of Chinese origin that means ‘flower bud’ or ‘thunder.’ It is also a Hawaiian name that means ‘child’ or ‘string of flowers.’ Lei is also the romanization of the Chinese surname ‘雷’ which is the 69th name of the “Hundred Family Surnames” or “Bai Jia Xing,” a traditional Chinese composition. The name is also said to be modified from the name of Lei Zu, the principal wife of emperor Huang Di and the first woman to be designated as empress.

Roar with pride as we celebrate National Leon Day on November 8. Why roar? Because for ages, the name has been associated with the animal that many consider the most powerful in the world, the lion. Granted, it may not be the reason parents name their babies Leon, but it is a beautiful homage to something that holds a lot of strength and power, something you would want for your child. Then there are the French and Greek roots of the name, a great combination of European influences. What more do you need?

National Martina Day, which falls on October 29 annually, could totally be a day celebrating the tennis player and L.G.B.T.Q. icon. Still, we are also celebrating all the Martinas around the globe on this special name appreciation day. Martina is the 1,217th most prevalent given name in the United States, with a population of 25,097 people sharing the name. The name, very much like the tennis player, evokes a feeling of security, conviction, and maturity. Martinas usually also possess great elegance, especially in situations where it is required.