Name Day List: January - Sweden

Sweden's January NameDays present a fascinating mix of 59 names across the month. Each day, from January 2nd to 31st, typically honors one or two individuals, often featuring a male and female pair like Hanna and Hannele. Notable exceptions include January 6th, which celebrates three names: Baltsar, Kasper, and Melker. The list showcases a blend of classic Nordic names such as Alfred, Knut, and Gunhild, alongside more globally recognized names like Agnes and Paul. This unique tradition highlights a rich linguistic and cultural heritage throughout the start of the year.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Sweden	2	January	Svea
Sweden	3	January	Alfred, Alfrida
Sweden	4	January	Rut
Sweden	5	January	Hanna, Hannele
Sweden	6	January	Baltsar, Kasper, Melker
Sweden	7	January	August, Augusta
Sweden	8	January	Erland
Sweden	9	January	Gunder, Gunnar
Sweden	10	January	Sigbritt, Sigurd
Sweden	11	January	Jan, Jannike
Sweden	12	January	Frideborg, Fridolf
Sweden	13	January	Knut
Sweden	14	January	Felicia, Felix
Sweden	15	January	Laura, Lorentz
Sweden	16	January	Helmer, Hjalmar
Sweden	17	January	Anton, Tony
Sweden	18	January	Hilda, Hildur
Sweden	19	January	Henrik
Sweden	20	January	Fabian, Sebastian
Sweden	21	January	Agnes, Agneta
Sweden	22	January	Viktor, Vincent
Sweden	23	January	Frej, Freja
Sweden	24	January	Erika
Sweden	25	January	Pål, Paul
Sweden	26	January	Bodil, Boel
Sweden	27	January	Göta, Göte
Sweden	28	January	Karl, Karla
Sweden	29	January	Diana
Sweden	30	January	Gunhild, Gunilla
Sweden	31	January	Ivar, Joar