Name Day List - 26.12

Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date around the world! This page provides a detailed listing of names and their cultural significance. Discover the fascinating history and traditions associated with these names and see if you recognize anyone special.

Global Name Day Celebrations

On December 26th, a multitude of names are celebrated across the globe, with the United States recognizing a long list including Stephen, Stevie, and Estefania. A common thread throughout Europe is the prevalence of Stefan and its variations, appearing in Sweden, Germany, Austria, and several other nations. The Baltic countries each have their own unique set of names for the day, with Latvia honoring Dainuvite and Lithuania celebrating Gaudilas. Slavic nations like Poland and Slovakia observe name days for Szczepan and Štefan, respectively, while Hungary celebrates István. Greece adds a Mediterranean flair with names like Manolis and Emma, and Bulgaria and Ukraine recognize David and Joseph. This date demonstrates a rich tapestry of naming traditions across diverse cultures, making it a significant day for many.

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