Name Day List - 28.01

Welcome to our international directory of name day celebrations. Here, you can search for names honored on any given day and uncover interesting facts about their origins. Discover if you or your friends have a name day and gain insight into the diverse traditions practiced across many nations.

The United States celebrates a variety of names on January 28, including Charlotte and its derivatives, as well as the name Manfred. Across the Atlantic, the name Karl and its localized forms such as Kalle or Kaarlo dominate the observances in numerous Baltic and Nordic nations. Estonia stands out for having a particularly long list of related variations for this specific date. While the northern regions focus on common roots, countries like Poland and the Czech Republic offer a more eclectic mix of traditional names. France and Austria share the celebration of Manfred and Thomas, linking these nations through common historical name day roots. Further south, countries like Croatia and Romania keep the calendar unique with names such as Tomislav and Iacob. These traditions highlight the rich and varied naming patterns that exist throughout the international community on January 28.