The first week of March opens with one of the richest clusters of name days in the calendar, combining fixed and moving observances. With the start of spring approaching, this week is often marked by a steady exchange of messages and phone calls across families and communities.
Sunday, March 1
- Evdokia (Ευδοκία, Ευδοκούλα, Ευδοκίτσα, Ευδοκή, Κία, Κίτσα)
- Harisios (Χαρίσιος, Χάρισος, Χαρίσης, Χαρίσα, Χάρις, Χαρίς)
- Loxandra (Λωξάνδρα)
- Orthodoxia (Ορθοδοξία, Ορθούλα, Αξία, Ορθοδόξης, Δόξης, Δοξάκης)
- Parashos (Παράσχος, Πάρης, Πάρις)
- Paraskevas (Παρασκευή, Εύη, Παρασκευούλα, Βούλα, Παρασκευάς, Πάρης, Πάρις)
- Roxanne (Ρωξάνη, Ροξάνη, Ροξάν)
Monday, March 2
- Efthalia (Ευθαλία, Ευθαλίτσα, Ευθαλιώ, Θάλια, Θάλεια, Θαλίτσα, Θαλιώ)
- Troadios (Τρωάδιος, Τρωάδης, Τρωάδος, Τρωάς, Τρωάδα, Τρωαδία, Τρωάδη, Τρωαδίτσα)
Tuesday, March 3
- Kleonikos (Κλεόνικος, Κλεονίκη, Κλεονίκω, Νίκη)
Thursday, March 5
- Arhelaos (Αρχέλαος)
- Evlogios (Ευλόγιος, Ευλογής, Ευλογία, Ευλογούλα, Ευλογίτσα)
- Konon (Κόνων, Κώνων)
Friday, March 6
- Isyhios (Ησύχιος, Ησύχης, Ησυχία)
Saturday, March 7
- Evgenios (Ευγένιος, Ευγένης, Γιουτζίν)
Share Your Name Day Story
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Name days are based on the Greek Orthodox calendar. Observance can differ depending on family traditions or local customs.
Χρόνια πολλά to everyone celebrating this week.
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