Name Day List: January - Estonia

Discover the Estonian tradition of name days with this comprehensive January calendar. Explore the origins and cultural significance of each name, organized by date for easy reference. Learn about the history behind these celebrations and their importance in Estonian culture.

January Names in Estonia

January in Estonia is marked by a rich tapestry of name days, a tradition deeply rooted in the country’s culture. The calendar reveals a wide range of names, from the more common to the distinctly unique, spread across all thirty-one days. Many names appear in multiple forms, demonstrating the flexibility and evolution of Estonian naming practices, for example, the variations of Kaarel on January 28th. The distribution isn’t uniform; some days have a handful of names, while others offer a more extensive selection. This suggests a historical ebb and flow in the popularity of certain names. The collection includes both masculine and feminine names, reflecting a balanced approach to celebrating individuals. Examining this list provides insight into the linguistic heritage and cultural values associated with naming in Estonia.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Estonia	1	January	Algo, Alo, Esmo, Uno, Uuno
Estonia	2	January	Algi, Esme, Esmi
Estonia	3	January	Gerhard, Gert, Keerdo, Kert
Estonia	4	January	Ruth, Rutt
Estonia	5	January	Lea, Leana, Liia
Estonia	6	January	Aabel, Aabi, Aabo, Aapo, Aap, Roven, Rowan
Estonia	7	January	Kanut, Nuut, Susi, Hirvo
Estonia	8	January	Gunnar, Kunnar, Kunder
Estonia	9	January	Veli, Veljo, Vello, Velvo, Veigo, Veiko, Väiko, Venda, Vendo, Venno
Estonia	10	January	Talva, Talve, Talvi
Estonia	11	January	Osvald, Ove
Estonia	12	January	Antonia, Ande, Tooni
Estonia	13	January	Hillar, Hillo, Illar, Illart, Illo
Estonia	14	January	Feliks, Õnneleid
Estonia	15	January	Salve, Salvi, Sõlmi
Estonia	16	January	Ilmar, Ilmo, Illimar
Estonia	17	January	Anton, Anto, Antu, Hando, Tõnis, Tõnu, Tõnn, Tõnno
Estonia	18	January	Laura, Lauli
Estonia	19	January	Hendrik, Henrik, Henri, Heino, Henn, Henno, Enn, Enno, Eno, Heik, Heiki, Heiko, Heigo
Estonia	20	January	Hendrika, Henna, Henni, Henriette, Jete
Estonia	21	January	Agnes, Agneta, Agne, Age, Agi, Aune, Auni, Ines, Neta
Estonia	22	January	Luule, Luuli
Estonia	23	January	Rene, Reeno, Räni, Ramon
Estonia	24	January	Naima, Naimi
Estonia	25	January	Paul, Paavel, Paavo, Paap
Estonia	26	January	Ulve, Ulvi
Estonia	27	January	Vilja, Vilje
Estonia	28	January	Kaarel, Karel, Karl, Karli, Kaarli, Kaaro, Karro, Kalle
Estonia	29	January	Valter, Valmo
Estonia	30	January	Irja, Irje, Jürja, Jürje
Estonia	31	January	Meelitu, Meelit, Meelis, Meelik, Meelo, Meelu, Meeland