Name Day List - 17.01

Discover the fascinating world of name days and find out which names are celebrated on a particular date across numerous countries. This resource offers a detailed list, with links to explore the history and meaning behind each name. Explore how different cultures honor these special days and see if your name is among those recognized.

Honoring Names Across Cultures

January 17th sees a significant number of individuals celebrating their name days, particularly in the United States with names like Anthony, Antoine, and Antonia being prominent. Looking to Europe, the name Anton and its derivatives – Anto, Antu, Anttoni – are widely recognized in Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. Several countries, including Lithuania, Poland, and Hungary, each have distinct lists of celebrated names, ranging from Beatrice and Dovainis to Antoni and Antal. Italy marks the day with the commemoration of Marcello I, while other nations like France and Spain offer unique selections like Roseline and Antonio. The sheer number of names celebrated on this date underscores the importance of these traditions in maintaining cultural identity. It’s a day of personal significance for many, rooted in history and familial connections.

Name days on 17. January

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	January	Antonius, Beatrix
Bulgaria	17	January	Andon, Anton, Antonia, Dona, Doncho, Donka
Croatia	17	January	Antun, Lavoslav, Vojmil
Czechia	17	January	Drahoslav
Denmark	17	January	Antonius
Estonia	17	January	Anton, Anto, Antu, Hando, Tõnis, Tõnu, Tõnn, Tõnno
Finland	17	January	Toni, Anton, Antto, Anttoni
France	17	January	Roseline
Greece	17	January	Antonios, Antonia, Anthony, Tony, Theodosis
Hungary	17	January	Antal, Antónia
Italy	17	January	Marcello I
Latvia	17	January	Tenis, Timotejs
Lithuania	17	January	Beatrice, Dovainis, Leonile, Vilda
Norway	17	January	Anton, Tony, Tønnes
Poland	17	January	Antoni, Jan, Rościsław
Romania	17	January	Antonie
Slovakia	17	January	Nataša
Spain	17	January	Alba, Antonio, Mariana, Mariano, Alfredo
Sweden	17	January	Anton, Tony
USA	17	January	Anthony, Antoine, Antoinette, Anton, Antonia, Antonio, Antony, Antwan, Ben, Benita, Benito, Benjamin, Bennie, Benny, Toni, Tony