Name Day List - 17.03

Discover a worldwide calendar of name day celebrations on this page. We offer a detailed listing of names honored on a particular date across numerous countries, with links to learn more about each name's history and significance. Explore the cultural traditions surrounding name days and see if your name is included in these global festivities.

Name Day Celebrations Explained

March 17th sees a significant number of name days observed, particularly in the United States with a long list including variations of Patrick and Patricia. The name Patrick is also prominent in several European countries, notably Germany and France, indicating a widespread tradition. Poland stands out with a particularly extensive list of names celebrated on this date, encompassing figures like Regina and Zbyszko. Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway honor Gertrud and Gjertrud, reflecting their cultural heritage. The Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, each have their own unique sets of names associated with this day. Greece and Italy offer a different flavor with Alexios and Eriberto respectively, demonstrating the regional diversity. This date highlights the fascinating variations in naming customs across different nations.

Name days on 17. March

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	March	Gertrud, Gertraud, Patrick
Bulgaria	17	March	Alexi
Croatia	17	March	Patrik, Domagoj, Hrvatin
Czechia	17	March	Vlastimil
Denmark	17	March	Gertrud
Estonia	17	March	Gertrud, Gerda, Kertu, Kert, Kärdi, Kärt, Kerli, Truude, Truuta, Ruuta, Ruta
Finland	17	March	Kerttu, Kerttuli
France	17	March	Patrice, Patrick
Germany	17	March	Patrick
Greece	17	March	Alexios, Alexia, Alexis, Alex, Gertrude
Hungary	17	March	Gertrúd, Patrik
Italy	17	March	Eriberto
Latvia	17	March	Gerda, Gertrude, Karina
Lithuania	17	March	Gendvilas, Gertruda, Patrikas, Varuna, Vyte
Norway	17	March	Gjertrud, Trude
Poland	17	March	Gertruda, Harasym, Jan, Patrycjusz, Patryk, Regina, Rena, Zbigniew, Zbygniew, Zbyszko
Romania	17	March	Alexie
Slovakia	17	March	Ľubica
Spain	17	March	Patricio
Sweden	17	March	Gertrud
Ukraine	17	March	Oleksa
USA	17	March	Paden, Pat, Patrice, Patricia, Patrick, Patsy, Patti, Patty, Trish, Trisha