Name Day List - 02.01

Welcome to our guide to name days! Here, you'll discover which names are celebrated on a particular date in countries around the world. We provide a detailed list, allowing you to explore the history and significance of each name and understand how these special days are observed in diverse cultures.

Name Days Around the World

January 2nd sees name day celebrations spanning numerous countries, with the USA recognizing names like Abel, Abella, and Marston. A significant number of names are honored in the Baltic states – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – reflecting strong cultural traditions. The name Basile is celebrated in both France and Spain, indicating a shared heritage. Eastern European countries like Bulgaria and Ukraine have extensive lists, including Serafim, Silva, and Sylvester. Germany honors Beatrix, while Austria acknowledges Basilius and Gregor. The Scandinavian countries, Norway and Sweden, celebrate Dagfinn and Svea respectively, adding to the widespread observance. This date showcases a fascinating blend of naming customs across the continent.

Name days on 2. January

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	2	January	Basilius, Dietmar, Gregor
Bulgaria	2	January	Ognian, Ogniana, Plamen, Plamena, Serafim, Silva, Silvia, Silviya, Silvana
Croatia	2	January	Bazilije, Grgur
Czechia	2	January	Karina
Denmark	2	January	Abel
Estonia	2	January	Algi, Esme, Esmi
Finland	2	January	Aapeli
France	2	January	Basile
Germany	2	January	Beatrix
Greece	2	January	Serafim, Sylvester
Hungary	2	January	Ábel
Italy	2	January	Maria Madre di Dio
Latvia	2	January	Abels, Indulis, Ivo, Orests
Lithuania	2	January	Fulgentas, Gailute, Marvydas, Stefanija
Norway	2	January	Dagfinn, Dagfrid
Poland	2	January	Abel, Izydor, Makary, Odil, Strzeżysław
Romania	2	January	Serafim, Silvestru
Slovakia	2	January	Alexandra
Spain	2	January	Gregorio, Astrid, Basilio, Emma
Sweden	2	January	Svea
Ukraine	2	January	Sylvester
USA	2	January	Abel, Abelard, Abella, Abner, Marsten, Marston, Raven