Name Day List - 15.12

This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in numerous countries. Delve into the history and significance of these names, and find out how different cultures commemorate these special occasions. Discover if a name you know is celebrated and learn about the traditions associated with it.

Name Days: A Global Celebration

December 15th sees a variety of name days celebrated across the globe, beginning with Adlai, Adler, Carney, Mirella, Mireya, and Tanner in the USA. A significant number of names are recognized in Poland, with a long list including Krystiana and Walerian, making it a particularly festive day there. Moving north, Sweden honors Gottfrid, while Norway celebrates Hilda, demonstrating the Scandinavian tradition of name day observance. The Baltic region also participates, with Estonia recognizing Kalli and Kulla, and Latvia celebrating Jana and Johanna. Further south, Greece, Italy, and Spain each have their own distinct lists, featuring names like Sylvia, Valeriano, and Cristina. The widespread observance of name days on December 15th highlights the enduring cultural importance of these traditions in many countries.

Name days on 15. December

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	15	December	Carlo, Christiane, Nina
Bulgaria	15	December	Svoboda, Elevter, Elevteria
Croatia	15	December	Adela kr., Albina, Zorka
Czechia	15	December	Radana, Radan
Denmark	15	December	Nikatius
Estonia	15	December	Kalli, Kelli, Kulla, Killu
Finland	15	December	Heimo, Nooa
France	15	December	Ninon
Greece	15	December	Elefterios, Lefteris, Sylvia
Hungary	15	December	Valér
Italy	15	December	Valeriano
Latvia	15	December	Jana, Johanna
Lithuania	15	December	Gaudene, Gaudenis, Kristijona
Norway	15	December	Hilda, Hilde
Poland	15	December	Celina, Fortunata, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Krystiana, Nina, Walerian, Waleriana, Wolimir, Żegota
Romania	15	December	Antia, Elefterie, Suzana
Slovakia	15	December	Ivica
Spain	15	December	Fortunato, Cristina
Sweden	15	December	Gottfrid
USA	15	December	Adlai, Adler, Carney, Mirella, Mireya, Tanner