Name Day List - 29.01

European and American Observances

On January 29, Name Days in the USA present an interesting mix, featuring Gilda, Goldie, and the distinctive names Sheldon and Oprah. This specific date showcases a major linguistic trend throughout Europe focused on the names Valerius and Valerius-related forms. Variations like Valter, Valmo, Valtteri, Valerijs, and Valerio span the list from Scandinavia down through the Mediterranean countries like Italy and Spain. A strong emphasis on Slavic names is seen in Poland and Czechia, where Zdzisław, Franciszek Salezy, and Zdislava mark the calendar. Beyond the Valerius cluster, the feminine name Gilda is one of the most widespread names recognized on January 29, appearing in the US, Italy, and Poland. Furthermore, Baltic states Latvia and Lithuania share the celebration of Aivars and Aivaras, while Greece honors Varsamia and Sweden recognizes Diana.

Name days on 29. January

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	29	January	Gerhard, Gerd, Josef, Valerius
Croatia	29	January	Vilana, Valerije, Konstancije
Czechia	29	January	Zdislava
Denmark	29	January	Valerius
Estonia	29	January	Valter, Valmo
Finland	29	January	Valtteri
France	29	January	Gildas
Greece	29	January	Varsamia
Hungary	29	January	Adél
Italy	29	January	Valerio
Latvia	29	January	Aivars, Valerijs
Lithuania	29	January	Aivaras, Girkantas, Valerijus, Zibute
Norway	29	January	Herdis, Hermann, Hermod
Poland	29	January	Franciszek Salezy, Gilda, Hanna, Walerian, Waleriana, Waleriusz, Zdzisław
Slovakia	29	January	Gašpar
Spain	29	January	Valeria, Valerio, Martina
Sweden	29	January	Diana
USA	29	January	Gilda, Goldie, Sheldon, Shelley, Shelly, Shelton, Ophrah, Oprah