Name Day List - 14.01
International Name Observance Patterns
On January 14, American Name Day traditions are marked by a broad array of names, including those rooted in ‘Felicity’ (Felice, Felicia) and ‘Hilary’ (Hillary, Hillery). Analysis reveals that the name Felix and its variants are the most dominant globally, celebrated in at least six countries ranging from Denmark and Austria to Estonia and Lithuania. The distinct Slavic name Radovan is simultaneously honored in both Czechia and Slovakia, highlighting shared cultural observances in Central Europe. The feminine name Nina shows remarkable international distribution, being recognized in Bulgaria and Ukraine in Eastern Europe, as well as in France and Greece. The Baltic States also maintain strong traditions, with Latvia celebrating Raitis, Roberta, and Roberts, while neighboring Estonia observes Feliks and Õnneleid. Further regional divergence is evident in Italy with Leonzio and Ilario di Poitiers, and in Finland, where three related names—Sakari, Saku, and Sasu—are recognized.
Name days on 14. January
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 14 | January | Engelmar, Felix, Rainer |
Bulgaria | 14 | January | Nina, Adam, Kalcho |
Croatia | 14 | January | Felik, Srećko |
Czechia | 14 | January | Radovan |
Denmark | 14 | January | Felix |
Estonia | 14 | January | Feliks, Õnneleid |
Finland | 14 | January | Sakari, Saku, Sasu |
France | 14 | January | Nina |
Greece | 14 | January | Nina |
Hungary | 14 | January | Bódog |
Italy | 14 | January | Leonzio, Llario di Poitiers |
Latvia | 14 | January | Raitis, Roberta, Roberts |
Lithuania | 14 | January | Aukse, Feliksas, Hilarijus, Laimis |
Norway | 14 | January | Herbjørg, Herbjørn |
Poland | 14 | January | Feliks, Hilary, Odo, Radogost |
Slovakia | 14 | January | Radovan |
Spain | 14 | January | Félix, Gil |
Sweden | 14 | January | Felicia, Felix |
Ukraine | 14 | January | Adam, Nina |
USA | 14 | January | Alair, Felice, Felicia, Felicity, Felix, Hilary, Hillary, Hillery |