Name Day List - 03.12

Diverse Global Naming Traditions

On December 3, the USA observes NameDays for six different names, including Javier and the gender-specific Xaviera, highlighting a specific thematic trend that is mirrored globally by related names. The most defining characteristic of the NameDay calendar on this date is the pervasive homage to St. Francis Xavier, manifested through names like Franz Xaver in Austria and B. Francesco Saverio Seelos in Italy. Nordic nations, however, deviate notably from this continental pattern, with Denmark celebrating Svend and Sweden honoring the distinct name Lydia. Eastern European countries offer extensive selections; for instance, Poland provides five different NameDay options, the highest quantity among the surveyed countries. Lithuania and Latvia also boast multiple choices, with Lithuanian names including Gailintas and Audinga, while Latvian choices feature Evija and Raita. From the specialized listings in Greece (Glykerios) and Hungary (Ferenc) to the lengthy list of variations found elsewhere, December 3 unites a vast array of linguistic and cultural naming practices.

Name days on 3. December

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	3	December	Emma, Franz Xaver, Jason
Croatia	3	December	Franjo, Klaudije, Lucije
Czechia	3	December	Svatoslav
Denmark	3	December	Svend
Estonia	3	December	Leiger, Leino
Finland	3	December	Meri, Vellamo
France	3	December	Xavier
Germany	3	December	Xaver
Greece	3	December	Glykerios
Hungary	3	December	Ferenc
Italy	3	December	B. Francesco Saverio Seelos
Latvia	3	December	Daile, Evija, Jogita, Raita
Lithuania	3	December	Atalija, Audinga, Gailintas, Ksaveras
Norway	3	December	Svein, Sveinung
Poland	3	December	Franciszek, Kasjan, Ksawery, Lucjusz, Unimir
Slovakia	3	December	Oldrich
Spain	3	December	Francisco Javier, María del Sol
Sweden	3	December	Lydia
USA	3	December	Javier, Malcolm, Malcom, Malik, Xavier, Xaviera