Name Day List - 04.12

Here you'll find a detailed overview of name days celebrated on a particular date across the globe. Each name is linked to further information about its history and significance. Check if your name is included and gain insight into how name days are observed in different cultural contexts.

Global Name Days Celebrations

December 4th sees a multitude of names celebrated internationally, with the United States marking the occasion for individuals named Ada, Aida, and Barbara, among others. The name Barbara is a clear standout, appearing in celebrations across Estonia, Latvia, Germany, France, and several other European nations. A strong presence is also noted in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway, where Barbara and Barbro are recognized. Lithuania honors a trio of names – Barbora, Liugaile, and Vainotas – while Poland boasts a more extensive list including names like Piotr and Hieronim. Italy distinguishes itself with Giovanni Damasceno, and countries like Bulgaria and Romania celebrate Varvara, highlighting the diverse cultural expressions of this tradition.

Name days on 4. December

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	4	December	Adolf, Barbara, Johannes
Bulgaria	4	December	Varvara
Croatia	4	December	Ivan Damašcanski, Barbara
Czechia	4	December	Barbora
Denmark	4	December	Barbara
Estonia	4	December	Barbara, Barba, Parba, Varve, Varje, Varju
Finland	4	December	Aira, Airi
France	4	December	Barbara
Germany	4	December	Barbara
Greece	4	December	Varvara, Barbara
Hungary	4	December	Borbála, Barbara
Italy	4	December	Giovanni Damasceno
Latvia	4	December	Baiba, Barba, Barbara
Lithuania	4	December	Barbora, Liugaile, Vainotas
Norway	4	December	Barbara, Barbro
Poland	4	December	Barbara, Berno, Biernat, Chrystian, Hieronim, Krystian, Piotr
Romania	4	December	Varvara
Slovakia	4	December	Barbora
Spain	4	December	Bárbara
Sweden	4	December	Barbara, Barbro
Ukraine	4	December	Barbara
USA	4	December	Ada, Adah, Adina, Aida, Babette, Barbara, Barbie, Barbra, Osman, Osmond