Name Day List: December - Croatia
Discover the Croatian tradition of name days with this comprehensive December calendar. Each date features names celebrated throughout the country, offering a glimpse into cultural heritage and personal connections.
Croatian December Celebrations
The Croatian tradition of celebrating name days continues strongly in December, with a dedicated name assigned to nearly every date. This December calendar showcases a blend of religious figures and historical personalities honored through these celebrations. A noticeable pattern reveals a mix of traditional Croatian names alongside those with international origins. The 24th of December, coinciding with Christmas, is particularly notable for its multiple name associations. Many names appear only once, making each celebration unique and personal for those who bear them. The list demonstrates a commitment to preserving cultural heritage through the continued observance of these time-honored traditions. This detailed calendar offers a unique insight into Croatian culture and its connection to the past.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Croatia | 1 | December | Eligije, Božena |
| Croatia | 2 | December | Bibijana, Blanka |
| Croatia | 3 | December | Franjo, Klaudije, Lucije |
| Croatia | 4 | December | Ivan Damašcanski, Barbara |
| Croatia | 5 | December | Saba opat., Kristina, Sabina |
| Croatia | 6 | December | Nikola bikup, Nikša |
| Croatia | 7 | December | Ambrozije, Bl. Marin |
| Croatia | 8 | December | Valerija, Zdravka |
| Croatia | 9 | December | Gospa Loretska, Julija, Judita |
| Croatia | 10 | December | Damaz I., Barsaba, Damir |
| Croatia | 11 | December | Ivana Franciska Ch. |
| Croatia | 12 | December | Lucija, Jasna, Svjetlana |
| Croatia | 13 | December | Ivan, Krševan |
| Croatia | 14 | December | Irenej, Drinske mucenice |
| Croatia | 15 | December | Adela kr., Albina, Zorka |
| Croatia | 16 | December | Lazar, Izak, Jolanda, Florijan |
| Croatia | 17 | December | Gacijan, Bosiljko, Rufo, Dražen |
| Croatia | 18 | December | Urban V. papa, Vladimir, Božica, Tea |
| Croatia | 19 | December | Eugen, Makarije, Amon |
| Croatia | 20 | December | Petar Kanizije, Perica |
| Croatia | 21 | December | Honorat, Caslav, Zenon |
| Croatia | 22 | December | Ivan Kentijski, Viktorija |
| Croatia | 23 | December | Adam, Eva |
| Croatia | 24 | December | Christmas (Božić), Hence Božidar, Božo, Natalija, Nataša |
| Croatia | 25 | December | Stjepan Prvomucenik, Krunoslav |
| Croatia | 26 | December | Ivan ev., Ivo, Janko |
| Croatia | 27 | December | Mladen, Nevenka |
| Croatia | 28 | December | Toma Becket, David, Davor |
| Croatia | 29 | December | Feliks I. papa, Sabin |
| Croatia | 30 | December | Silvestar, Silvestrovo, Zahvalnica |
