Name Day List - 17.01

Welcome to our guide on international name day traditions observed across different countries. You can browse names by date, discover their origins, and understand the various meanings behind them. Use this resource to see if your name appears and enjoy learning about the unique ways these events are celebrated around the world.

International Name Day Traditions

January 17 serves as a day of widespread celebration in the United States, where names like Anthony, Ben, and Benjamin are traditionally recognized. Across Europe, the influence of the name Anton is prominently displayed, appearing on calendars in countries ranging from Estonia to Denmark and Bulgaria. Poland adds further variety to the date with names such as Jan and Rościsław, while France honors Roseline. Meanwhile, Slovakia celebrates Nataša and Greece observes the feast of names like Antonia and Theodosis. The presence of such diverse names highlights the distinct regional customs that shape how different countries observe their specific name days on January 17. These naming traditions offer a fascinating glimpse into how cultural history is preserved and practiced annually.

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