Name Day List - 16.01

Welcome to our collection of international name day celebrations. By browsing this list, you can discover which names are honored in different countries and delve into the etymology and significance behind them. We invite you to find your own name or those of friends to learn more about the unique cultural heritage behind every celebration.

On January 16, the USA calendar features celebrations for Aaliyah, Aleah, Aliyah, Paine, Payne, Phillis, Phyllis, Pilar, and Priscilla. Across the Atlantic, the name Marcel and its derivatives appear in the lists for France, Poland, Croatia, and Austria, marking it as a common choice for this date. The Baltic region, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, highlights names such as Illimar, Lida, and Marcelis. Nordic neighbors like Norway, Sweden, and Finland dedicate this time to honoring names like Hjalmar, Helmer, and Ilmari. Further south, Romania marks the occasion with Petru, while Spain celebrates Odette, Oto, and Priscila. Central Europe contributes its own variety, including names like Ctirad in Czechia, Kristína in Slovakia, and Gusztáv in Hungary. It is fascinating to observe how these cultural traditions provide a shared experience across such diverse geographical boundaries on January 16.