Name Day List - 26.12

On December 26, the USA widely celebrates numerous variations of Stephen and Stephanie, including Esteban, Estefania, and Steven, reflecting a widespread tradition. This prevalence of names derived from Stephen, such as Stephan in Germany and Austria, Štěpán in Czechia, Stefan in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and Esteban in Spain, is a prominent feature across much of Europe. Finland acknowledges Tapani and Teppo, while Estonia lists Tehvan and Tahvo, and Hungary celebrates István, all reflecting similar linguistic roots. Beyond these, names like Joseph and Josephine are recognized in Ukraine, while Bulgaria observes David and Yosif, and Greece celebrates Manolis and Emmanuel. Diverse traditions further emerge in countries such as Latvia with Dainuvite and Lithuania with Gaudilas, adding to the day's rich tapestry of name day observances.

Name days on 26. December

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	26	December	Stephan, Stephanie
Bulgaria	26	December	David, Datso, Dacho, Zhozef, Yosif
Croatia	26	December	Ivan ev., Ivo, Janko
Czechia	26	December	Štěpán
Denmark	26	December	Stefan
Estonia	26	December	Taban, Tehvan, Tahvo, Tehvo, Teho, Sten
Finland	26	December	Tapani, Teppo, Tahvo
France	26	December	Etienne
Germany	26	December	Stephan
Greece	26	December	Manolis, Manuella, Emma, Panagiotis, Emmanuel
Hungary	26	December	István
Italy	26	December	Stefano
Latvia	26	December	Dainuvite, Gija, Saulvedis
Lithuania	26	December	Gaudilas, Gindvile, Steponas
Norway	26	December	Stefan, Steffen
Poland	26	December	Dionizy, Szczepan, Wróciwoj
Slovakia	26	December	Štefan
Spain	26	December	Esteban
Sweden	26	December	Staffan, Stefan
Ukraine	26	December	Joseph, Josephine
USA	26	December	Esteban, Estefania, Estefany, Estevan, Stefan, Stefanie, Stephan, Stephanie, Stephany, Stephen, Steve, Steven, Stevie