Name Day List - 28.12
Welcome to our guide to name days! Here you'll find a curated list of names celebrated on a particular date across different cultures. Delve into the history and meaning behind each name and understand how these special days are observed globally. Find out if your name is included and learn about this fascinating tradition.
Global Name Day Traditions
On December 28th, name day traditions are alive in numerous countries, with the United States observing celebrations for names like Woodrow and Woody alongside more common choices like Aspen and Gaspar. Looking to Europe, a variety of names are honored, from Piia in both Estonia and Finland to Benjamin in Sweden. The Slavic nations also participate, with Poland recognizing Antoni, Emma, and Godzisław, while Slovakia celebrates Ivana. Italy remembers Santi Innocenti, and Greece honors Domna, highlighting the diverse religious and cultural roots of these celebrations. Austria acknowledges Donna and Mattea, and Spain celebrates Abel, demonstrating the widespread nature of this tradition.
Name days on 28. December
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 28 | December | Donna, Mattea |
Croatia | 28 | December | Toma Becket, David, Davor |
Czechia | 28 | December | Bohumila |
Estonia | 28 | December | Piia, Piiu |
Finland | 28 | December | Piia |
France | 28 | December | Gaspard |
Greece | 28 | December | Domna |
Hungary | 28 | December | Kamilla |
Italy | 28 | December | Santi Innocenti |
Latvia | 28 | December | Inga, Ivita, Jonatans, Mierins |
Lithuania | 28 | December | Ema, Kamile, Kantvilas, Vaidilute |
Norway | 28 | December | Une, Unn, Unni |
Poland | 28 | December | Antoni, Dobrowiest, Emma, Godzisław, Teofila |
Slovakia | 28 | December | Ivana |
Spain | 28 | December | Abel |
Sweden | 28 | December | Benjamin |
USA | 28 | December | Aspen, Caspar, Gaspar, Innocent, Jasper, Kasper, Woodrow, Woody |