Name Day List - 06.12

Here you'll find a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date across numerous countries. Each name is linked to further information about its history, meaning, and alternative spellings. Discover if your name is honored on this day and learn about the unique customs surrounding name day celebrations in different cultures.

Name Days: A Global View

December 6th sees a widespread celebration of name days, particularly notable in the USA with names like Nicholas, Nico, and Nicole being honored. A common thread across many European countries is the recognition of names derived from Nicholas, appearing as Nikolaus in Germany and Scandinavia, and Nikolaos in Greece. Eastern European countries like Poland, Slovakia, and Lithuania have their own distinct variations, including Mikuláš and Mikalojus. The Baltic states of Estonia and Latvia also participate, with names like Nigulas and Nikolajs being celebrated. Southern European countries such as France, Spain, and Italy observe Nicolas, Nicolás, and Nicola respectively. This date demonstrates a fascinating blend of religious and cultural traditions, with each country adding its unique flavor to the celebrations. The diversity of names underscores the enduring importance of personal naming customs.

Name days on 6. December

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	6	December	Denise, Henrike, Nikolaus
Bulgaria	6	December	Nikola, Nikolai, Nina, Kolyo, Nenka, Niko, Nikolay, Nikolina, Nitza
Croatia	6	December	Nikola bikup, Nikša
Czechia	6	December	Mikuláš
Denmark	6	December	Nikolaus
Estonia	6	December	Nigulas, Nigul, Nikolai, Niilas, Niilo, Nils, Klaus, Laas, Laus
Finland	6	December	Niilo, Niko, Niki, Nikolas, Niklas, Nikolai, Niila
France	6	December	Nicolas
Greece	6	December	Nikolaos, Nicolas, Nikos, Nick, Nikoletta
Hungary	6	December	Miklós
Italy	6	December	Nicola
Latvia	6	December	Klavs, Niklavs, Nikolajs
Lithuania	6	December	Bilmantas, Mikalojus, Norvyde
Norway	6	December	Nikolai, Nils
Poland	6	December	Dionizja, Emilian, Jarema, Jarogniew, Mikołaj
Romania	6	December	Nicolae
Slovakia	6	December	Mikuláš
Spain	6	December	Nicolás
Sweden	6	December	Niklas, Nikolaus
Ukraine	6	December	Nicholas
USA	6	December	Claus, Ira, Nicholas, Nichole, Nick, Nicklaus, Nickolas, Nico, Nicolas, Nicole, Nicolette, Nikki, Niko, Nikolas