Name days in December in Croatia

This page displays a complete list of name days for a specific country and month, organized by date. Each name listed is associated with a particular day in the traditional name day calendar. Click on any name to explore its meaning, history, and related names.


The list of Croatian NameDays in December features a wide array of names for both genders. Notably, 'Ivan' and its variations (Ivo, Janko) appear most frequently throughout the month, reflecting its significant cultural presence. Other prominent figures like Saint Nicholas on December 6th and Saint Lucy on December 12th also have dedicated name days. The period around Christmas Eve and Christmas Day sees name days for Božidar, Božo, Natalija, and Stjepan. The month concludes with Silvestar on New Year's Eve, marking a continuous chain of celebrations.

Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

In Croatia, name days are widely celebrated, often with more enthusiasm than birthdays. Each day of the year is associated with one or more names, traditionally derived from saints or religious figures. People who bear the name of the saint being honored that day celebrate by receiving wishes, gifts, and sometimes even a small party. The celebration typically includes visiting friends and family, where well-wishers offer flowers, cakes, or cards. Although not a public holiday, name days are an important part of Croatian culture, especially among older generations. The tradition is rooted in Christianity, and many people attend church services to mark their name day. Unlike birthdays, name days don't involve any specific age milestones, making them more of a communal celebration. In general, name days are a cherished custom in several European countries, with each culture adding its unique flair to the observance.

Name days in December in Croatia: Complete List of Names and Dates

Here is a complete list of names and their corresponding dates for the selected period. Each name is associated with a specific day, following the traditional name day calendar. Browse the list to find names and their designated dates in chronological order.

Country	Month	Day	Name days
Croatia	December	1	Božena, Eligije
Croatia	December	2	Bibijana, Blanka
Croatia	December	3	Franjo, Klaudije, Lucije
Croatia	December	4	Barbara, Ivan Damašcanski
Croatia	December	5	Kristina, Saba opat., Sabina
Croatia	December	6	Nikola bikup, Nikša
Croatia	December	7	Ambrozije, Bl. Marin
Croatia	December	8	Valerija, Zdravka
Croatia	December	9	Gospa Loretska, Judita, Julija
Croatia	December	10	Barsaba, Damaz I., Damir
Croatia	December	11	Ivana Franciska Ch.
Croatia	December	12	Jasna, Lucija, Svjetlana
Croatia	December	13	Ivan, Krševan
Croatia	December	14	Drinske mucenice, Irenej
Croatia	December	15	Adela kr., Albina, Zorka
Croatia	December	16	Florijan, Izak, Jolanda, Lazar
Croatia	December	17	Bosiljko, Dražen, Gacijan, Rufo
Croatia	December	18	Božica, Tea, Urban V. papa, Vladimir
Croatia	December	19	Amon, Eugen, Makarije
Croatia	December	20	Perica, Petar Kanizije
Croatia	December	21	Caslav, Honorat, Zenon
Croatia	December	22	Ivan Kentijski, Viktorija
Croatia	December	23	Adam, Eva
Croatia	December	24	Božo, Christmas (Božić), Hence Božidar, Natalija, Nataša
Croatia	December	25	Krunoslav, Stjepan Prvomucenik
Croatia	December	26	Ivan ev., Ivo, Janko
Croatia	December	27	Mladen, Nevenka
Croatia	December	28	David, Davor, Toma Becket
Croatia	December	29	Feliks I. papa, Sabin
Croatia	December	30	Silvestar, Silvestrovo, Zahvalnica

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