Name Day List - 08.12
International Day Designations
December 8 features a concise list of names in the USA, primarily focusing on the S-cluster of Spencer, Spence, and Spenser, alongside Rohan. This date highlights a major theme of Marian devotion across Catholic countries, seen through names like María in Hungary, Marína in Slovakia, and the multiple variations of Maria in Poland. The Nordic and Baltic regions maintain a strong focus on names derived from local languages, with Estonia listing four distinct variations starting with Külli. Meanwhile, Latvia features names such as Gunars and Vladimirs, marking a contrast with the Lithuanian list, which includes Gedminte and Zenonas. A few specialized names, such as Patapios in Greece and Potap in Ukraine, reflect localized Orthodox calendars. The worldwide list for December 8 reveals a widespread celebration anchored both in regional linguistic heritage and influential religious observances.
Name days on 8. December
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 8 | December | Edith, Elfriede |
Croatia | 8 | December | Valerija, Zdravka |
Czechia | 8 | December | Květoslava |
Estonia | 8 | December | Külli, Küllike, Külliki, Külve, Külvi |
Finland | 8 | December | Kyllikki, Kylli |
Greece | 8 | December | Patapios |
Hungary | 8 | December | Mária |
Italy | 8 | December | Eutichiano |
Latvia | 8 | December | Guna, Gunars, Marieta, Vladimirs |
Lithuania | 8 | December | Gedminte, Guntilda, Vaidginas, Zenonas |
Norway | 8 | December | Marion, Marlene, Morgan |
Poland | 8 | December | Boguwola, Klement, Maria, Światozar, Wirginiusz |
Slovakia | 8 | December | Marína |
Spain | 8 | December | Concepción, Inmaculada, Pura |
Sweden | 8 | December | Virginia |
Ukraine | 8 | December | Potap |
USA | 8 | December | Rohan, Spence, Spencer, Spenser |