Name Day List: January - Italy

Discover the Italian tradition of Name Days with this January calendar. Each date corresponds to a saint or figure celebrated throughout the country, offering a glimpse into cultural heritage and religious observance.

January’s Celebrated Names in Italy

January in Italy is marked by a series of Name Days, a tradition deeply rooted in religious and cultural history. The month’s celebrations begin with a general observance and then move through specific dedications to various saints and figures. Many of the names featured have origins in early Christianity, reflecting the historical influence of the church. Interestingly, some days honor multiple individuals, indicating a broader scope of remembrance. The calendar demonstrates a consistent pattern of honoring both male and female saints throughout the month. The later part of January features names like Costanzo and Martina, continuing the tradition of celebrating religious figures. This calendar offers a fascinating insight into the Italian cultural landscape and its enduring connection to its past.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Italy	1	January	Santi del giorno
Italy	2	January	Maria Madre di Dio
Italy	3	January	Basilio Magno
Italy	4	January	Genoveffa
Italy	5	January	Ermete
Italy	6	January	Amelia
Italy	7	January	Epifania di N.S.
Italy	8	January	Battesimo di Gesù
Italy	9	January	Massimo
Italy	10	January	Giuliano
Italy	11	January	Aldo
Italy	12	January	Igino
Italy	13	January	Modesto
Italy	14	January	Leonzio, Llario di Poitiers
Italy	15	January	Dazio, Macrina
Italy	16	January	Mauro
Italy	17	January	Marcello I
Italy	18	January	Diodoro
Italy	19	January	Liberata
Italy	20	January	Mario e fam.
Italy	21	January	Sebastiano
Italy	22	January	Agnese di Roma
Italy	23	January	Gaudenzio, Vincenzo
Italy	24	January	Emerenziana
Italy	25	January	Francesco di Sales
Italy	26	January	Savino
Italy	27	January	Timoteo, Tito
Italy	28	January	Angela Merici
Italy	29	January	Valerio
Italy	30	January	Costanzo
Italy	31	January	Martina