Name Day List - 16.01
Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date across the globe! Here, you'll find a curated list of names and the countries where they are honored. Delve into the fascinating world of naming traditions and discover the cultural significance behind each name.
Global Name Day Traditions
January 16th sees a widespread celebration of name days, particularly notable in the USA with names like Aaliyah, Aleah, Aliyah, Paine, Payne, Phillis, Phyllis, Pilar, and Priscilla being honored. In the Nordic countries, Norway and Sweden both recognize Hilmar and Hjalmar, showcasing a shared tradition. A common thread runs through several European countries with the name Marcel appearing in France, Poland, and Croatia. Eastern European countries also participate, with Lithuania celebrating Marcelis, Norgailas, and Norgaile, and Romania honoring Petru. The name Marcellus is recognized in both Austria and Denmark, while other countries like Hungary and Italy celebrate Gusztáv and Mauro respectively. This date offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse naming customs across the continent.
Name days on 16. January
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 16 | January | Dietwald, Marcellus, Tilman |
Croatia | 16 | January | Marcel, Oton, Mislav |
Czechia | 16 | January | Ctirad |
Denmark | 16 | January | Marcellus |
Estonia | 16 | January | Ilmar, Ilmo, Illimar |
Finland | 16 | January | Ilmari, Ilmo |
France | 16 | January | Marcel |
Hungary | 16 | January | Gusztáv |
Italy | 16 | January | Mauro |
Latvia | 16 | January | Lida, Lidija, Lija |
Lithuania | 16 | January | Marcelis, Norgailas, Norgaile |
Norway | 16 | January | Hilmar, Hjalmar |
Poland | 16 | January | Marcel, Waleriusz, Włodzimierz |
Romania | 16 | January | Petru |
Slovakia | 16 | January | Kristína |
Spain | 16 | January | Odette, Oto, Priscila |
Sweden | 16 | January | Helmer, Hjalmar |
USA | 16 | January | Aaliyah, Aleah, Aliyah, Paine, Payne, Phillis, Phyllis, Pilar, Priscilla |