Name Day List: March - Estonia
Discover the Estonian tradition of name days with this comprehensive March calendar. Each date features names celebrated throughout the country, offering a unique cultural perspective. Explore the origins and variations of these names.
March Names in Estonia
March in Estonia is marked by a rich tapestry of name days, with celebrations occurring throughout the entire month. The calendar demonstrates a preference for shorter, easily pronounceable names, though longer forms and diminutives are also common. Maria and its variations dominate March 25th, representing a significant religious and cultural connection. Many names have multiple spellings and nicknames, showcasing the adaptability of Estonian naming practices. The distribution of names isn't uniform; some days have a single name, while others boast a dozen or more. This suggests varying levels of historical popularity and regional significance. The collection of names offers a window into the country’s heritage and the importance placed on honoring individuals through dedicated name days.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Estonia | 1 | March | Albo, Albin, Alvin, Armin |
| Estonia | 2 | March | Virve, Virvi, Virge, Virgi, Virma, Virme |
| Estonia | 3 | March | Egle, Haili, Halliki, Helliki |
| Estonia | 4 | March | Eimar, Elmar, Elmer, Elmet, Elmo, Almar |
| Estonia | 5 | March | Laila, Laili, Leila, Leili |
| Estonia | 6 | March | Tarmo, Tarmu |
| Estonia | 7 | March | Rudolf, Ruudi, Ruut, Ralf, Rolf, Raul |
| Estonia | 8 | March | Viilup, Viilo, Vilbo, Lepo |
| Estonia | 9 | March | Edvin, Heido, Heivo |
| Estonia | 10 | March | Helda, Helde, Heldi |
| Estonia | 11 | March | Ain, Ainar, Aigar, Innar, Inno |
| Estonia | 12 | March | Rego, Reio |
| Estonia | 13 | March | Ernst, Ernits, Erni, Erno |
| Estonia | 14 | March | Matilde, Malde, Maldi, Milda, Milde, Meta, Tilde |
| Estonia | 15 | March | Valev, Valvo, Valvik |
| Estonia | 16 | March | Herbert, Herbi, Heero |
| Estonia | 17 | March | Gertrud, Gerda, Kertu, Kert, Kärdi, Kärt, Kerli, Truude, Truuta, Ruuta, Ruta |
| Estonia | 18 | March | Eduard, Edi, Eedi, Eedo, Eedu |
| Estonia | 19 | March | Joosep, Joosu |
| Estonia | 20 | March | Malviine, Malvi, Malve |
| Estonia | 21 | March | Pent, Pendo, Küllo, Külvo |
| Estonia | 22 | March | Viktor, Viktoria |
| Estonia | 23 | March | Aksel, Ailo |
| Estonia | 24 | March | Albina, Albi, Albe |
| Estonia | 25 | March | Maria, Marie, Maarja, Marja, Marje, Marjo, Marju, Mari, Marili, Marika, Maari, Maarika, Manni |
| Estonia | 26 | March | Immo, Imand, Imant |
| Estonia | 27 | March | Leida, Leidi, Leia, Laide, Laidi |
| Estonia | 28 | March | Armas, Armo, Arm, Kallis |
| Estonia | 29 | March | Joonas, Joakim, Kimmo |
| Estonia | 30 | March | Pille, Sibülle |
| Estonia | 31 | March | Irmgard, Irma, Irmi, Hermi, Härmi |
