Name days in December in Sweden
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.
Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration
Name days in Sweden are celebrated by many Swedes as a cultural tradition. Each day of the year is associated with specific names, often rooted in the Christian calendar or historical Swedish naming customs. Name days are marked on calendars, and people with the name assigned to a particular day may receive greetings, small gifts, or flowers from friends and family. Unlike birthdays, name days are typically less formal and more understated. Some workplaces and schools might acknowledge them with a simple congratulation. In general, name days are celebrated in many European countries, often as part of religious or cultural traditions. The practices vary widely, from large feasts in some cultures to modest recognition in others. While name days are less significant in modern times, they remain a cherished way to honor heritage and personal connections.
Name days in December in Sweden: 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 |
 Sweden | December | 1 | Oskar, Ossian |
| Sweden | December | 2 | Beata, Beatrice |
| Sweden | December | 3 | Lydia |
| Sweden | December | 4 | Barbara, Barbro |
| Sweden | December | 5 | Sven |
| Sweden | December | 6 | Niklas, Nikolaus |
| Sweden | December | 7 | Angela, Angelika |
| Sweden | December | 8 | Virginia |
| Sweden | December | 9 | Anna |
| Sweden | December | 10 | Malena, Malin |
| Sweden | December | 11 | Daniel, Daniela |
| Sweden | December | 12 | Alexander, Alexis |
| Sweden | December | 13 | Lucia |
| Sweden | December | 14 | Sixten, Sten |
| Sweden | December | 15 | Gottfrid |
| Sweden | December | 16 | Assar |
| Sweden | December | 17 | Stig |
| Sweden | December | 18 | Abraham |
| Sweden | December | 19 | Isak |
| Sweden | December | 20 | Israel, Moses |
| Sweden | December | 21 | Tomas |
| Sweden | December | 22 | Jonatan, Natanael |
| Sweden | December | 23 | Adam |
| Sweden | December | 24 | Eva |
| Sweden | December | 26 | Staffan, Stefan |
| Sweden | December | 27 | Johan, Johannes |
| Sweden | December | 28 | Benjamin |
| Sweden | December | 29 | Natalia, Natalie |
| Sweden | December | 30 | Abel, Set |
When Is Your Name Day?
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