Name Day List: December - Estonia
Discover the Estonian tradition of name days with this comprehensive December calendar. Each date features a selection of names celebrated throughout the month, offering a unique insight into Estonian culture and heritage. Explore the origins and variations of each name.
Estonian December Celebrations
Estonian name days in December offer a fascinating look into the country’s cultural traditions, with a name assigned to nearly every day of the month. The list is populated with a mix of classic and contemporary names, demonstrating an evolution in naming preferences over time. A noticeable pattern is the inclusion of several name variations for certain dates, allowing for personalized celebrations. Many names have roots in religious or historical contexts, hinting at the influences shaping Estonian culture. The sheer number of names, especially on dates like December 6th, suggests a strong emphasis on communal recognition and individual honor. The calendar also reveals a preference for names with melodic sounds and pleasing aesthetics. Ultimately, this December name day list is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the beauty of language.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Estonia | 1 | December | Oskar, Osmar, Oss |
| Estonia | 2 | December | Aira, Aire, Airi |
| Estonia | 3 | December | Leiger, Leino |
| Estonia | 4 | December | Barbara, Barba, Parba, Varve, Varje, Varju |
| Estonia | 5 | December | Selma, Selme |
| Estonia | 6 | December | Nigulas, Nigul, Nikolai, Niilas, Niilo, Nils, Klaus, Laas, Laus |
| Estonia | 7 | December | Sabiine, Piine |
| Estonia | 8 | December | Külli, Küllike, Külliki, Külve, Külvi |
| Estonia | 9 | December | Raido, Raidu, Raigo, Raiko, Raid, Raik, Rait |
| Estonia | 10 | December | Juudit, Juta |
| Estonia | 11 | December | Daaniel, Taaniel, Tanel, Tani, Taano, Tanno |
| Estonia | 12 | December | Aivar, Aiver, Aivo |
| Estonia | 13 | December | Lucia, Hele, Ele, Ere, Loviise, Luise, Viise |
| Estonia | 14 | December | Eho, Hengo, Hingo |
| Estonia | 15 | December | Kalli, Kelli, Kulla, Killu |
| Estonia | 16 | December | Adelheid, Adeele, Ethel, Aade, Aale, Teele, Haide, Aliide, Liide |
| Estonia | 17 | December | Rahel, Raili |
| Estonia | 18 | December | Neeme, Neemo |
| Estonia | 19 | December | Maarius, Mario, Mairo |
| Estonia | 20 | December | Pärja, Pärje |
| Estonia | 21 | December | Toomas, Toom, Tom, Tommi |
| Estonia | 22 | December | Vambola, Vambo |
| Estonia | 23 | December | Eugenia, Senna, Senni |
| Estonia | 24 | December | Aadam, Tammo, Tamur, Eeva, Eevi, Eva, Eve, Evi, Ivi, Iivi, Ivika, Eveli, Evelin |
| Estonia | 25 | December | Natalie, Neida, Taale, Taali |
| Estonia | 26 | December | Taban, Tehvan, Tahvo, Tehvo, Teho, Sten |
| Estonia | 27 | December | Sulve, Sulvi, Sula |
| Estonia | 28 | December | Piia, Piiu |
| Estonia | 29 | December | Merle, Merli, Merili, Mirle |
| Estonia | 30 | December | Taavet, Taave, Taavi, Taavo, Tavo |
| Estonia | 31 | December | Silvester, Silvar, Silver, Silvo, Melany, Melanie |
