Name Day List - 08.03

Discover a global calendar of name days on this page, detailing celebrations across different nations. Each name is linked to further information about its history and cultural significance. Find out if your name is honored on this date and explore the unique traditions associated with name days in diverse cultures.

Name Days: A Global View

March 8th sees a variety of name days celebrated across numerous countries, starting with Humfrey, Humphrey, and Ponty in the USA. A prominent name appearing in multiple nations is Beata, honored in Poland, Denmark, and Lithuania. The most extensive list of celebrations is found in Poland, where names like Jan, Julian, and Miligost are also recognized. Moving north, Sweden celebrates Siv, while Norway acknowledges Beate, Bettina, and Betty. In central and southern Europe, traditions include honoring Zoltán in Hungary, Gerhard in Austria, and Juan de Dios in Spain. The Baltic states also participate, with Estonia observing Viilup and Viilo, and Latvia recognizing Dagmara and Marga, demonstrating a widespread tradition of celebrating personal names.

Name days on 8. March

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	8	March	Gerhard, Johannes
Croatia	8	March	Pačista, Ivan
Czechia	8	March	Gabriela
Denmark	8	March	Beata
Estonia	8	March	Viilup, Viilo, Vilbo, Lepo
Finland	8	March	Vilppu
France	8	March	Jean
Greece	8	March	Theofylaktos
Hungary	8	March	Zoltán
Italy	8	March	Perpetua
Latvia	8	March	Dagmara, Marga, Margita
Lithuania	8	March	Beata, Gaudvile, Laima, Vydmantas
Norway	8	March	Beate, Bettina, Betty
Poland	8	March	Beata, Filemon, Jan, Julian, Miligost, Miłogost, Stefan, Wincenty
Romania	8	March	Teofilact
Slovakia	8	March	Alan, Alana
Spain	8	March	Juan de Dios
Sweden	8	March	Siv
USA	8	March	Humfrey, Humphrey, Ponty