Name day wishes
A name day song, with their name in the chorus
In Italy, as in much of Europe, many people have a second birthday of sorts: their name day, the feast of the saint they're named after. In some families, especially in the south, it matters as much as the real birthday: grandma calls first thing in the morning, a tray of pastries shows up, and everyone named after the saint of the day gets wished well by half the town. It's a celebration built around a name, so the song should be too.
Tell us where the name comes from: the grandfather they're named for, the town's patron saint, the months of debate before their parents chose it. Add the nicknames and the loving mispronunciations, and the lyrics play with all of them. If that's how your family celebrates, it can even be sung in an Italian dialect, and you can send the link that same morning: it's usually ready in a few minutes.
How it works
- Answer a few questionsTheir name, what connects you, two or three memories.
- Read the lyricsChange them word by word, or ask for another draft.
- Listen for freeTwo musical versions: pick the one you prefer, and unlock it only if you love it.
- Give itA link to the gift page, with lyrics in time with the music, or a printable card with a QR code.
What to tell us about their name
- Why they have that name: a grandparent, an aunt, a promise made to a saint, a song their mother loved.
- Every version of their name: the short form, the nickname, the one only the people closest to them use.
- How your family celebrates: the pastries, grandma's phone call, the big lunch, the procession in town.
- Other relatives with the same name, for a verse about the namesakes.