Name Day List - 29.01

Here you'll find a curated collection of name days observed on a particular date across numerous countries. Each name is linked to further information about its history and cultural context. Check to see if your name is celebrated and gain insight into the diverse traditions surrounding name days worldwide.

Name Days Around the World

January 29th marks a special occasion for many, with a variety of names celebrated in countries around the world. In the United States, Gilda, Goldie, Sheldon, and a collection of related names are recognized. Looking to Europe, Poland stands out with a long list of names including Franciszek Salezy, Hanna, and Walerian. Several Baltic states, like Lithuania and Latvia, also participate, honoring Aivaras, Girkantas, and Valerijs among others. The name Valerius is a common thread, appearing in Austria, Denmark, and Italy. Smaller lists are observed in countries like Sweden with Diana, and Hungary with Adél. This date highlights the beautiful diversity of naming traditions and the cultural significance attached to these celebrations. The widespread observance demonstrates a shared human practice of honoring names and their bearers.

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
Romania	29	January	Ignatie
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