Name Day List - 12.01

Discover a global calendar of name day celebrations on this page, detailing which names are honored in different countries on a particular date. Each name offers a link to further information about its history and cultural significance. Explore the traditions and learn if your name is celebrated in a unique way across the globe.

Name Days: A Global View

January 12th sees a widespread celebration of names across numerous countries, with the United States recognizing names like Alana and Allan in its traditions. A common thread throughout Europe is the celebration of Tatiana, observed in France, Greece, and Romania, alongside Ernest, honored in both Slovakia and Croatia. Poland stands out with a particularly long list of names, including Antoni, Arkadiusz, and Czesława, reflecting a strong cultural emphasis on name days. The Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – each have distinct lists, with Reinis and Cezarija being prominent examples. Scandinavian traditions include honoring Frideborg in Sweden and Reinert in Norway, while Hungary celebrates Ernő. This date demonstrates a fascinating blend of cultural practices and the enduring significance of personal names.

Name days on 12. January

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	12	January	Ernst, Tatjana, Xenia
Bulgaria	12	January	Tanya, Tatyana, Tatiana
Croatia	12	January	Arkadije, Živana, Ernest
Czechia	12	January	Pravoslav
Denmark	12	January	Reinhold
Estonia	12	January	Antonia, Ande, Tooni
Finland	12	January	Toini
France	12	January	Tatiana
Greece	12	January	Mertios, Tatiana
Hungary	12	January	Ernő
Italy	12	January	Igino
Latvia	12	January	Reinholds, Reinis, Ringolds
Lithuania	12	January	Cezarija, Cezarijus, Ernestas, Lingaile, Vaigedas
Norway	12	January	Reinert, Reinhard
Poland	12	January	Antoni, Arkadiusz, Arkady, Benedykt, Czech, Czechasz, Czechoń, Czesław, Czesława, Ernest, Ernestyn, Greta, Reinhold, Tycjan
Romania	12	January	Tatiana
Slovakia	12	January	Ernest
Spain	12	January	Alfredo, Tatiana, Tania, Hilario
Sweden	12	January	Frideborg, Fridolf
Ukraine	12	January	Tetiana, Tania
USA	12	January	Alain, Alaina, Alan, Alana, Alanna, Alayna, Allan, Allen, Allena, Lana, Lanna