Name Day List - 04.01

Here you'll find a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date around the world. Each name is linked to further information about its history and significance. Check if your name is celebrated and discover how different cultures acknowledge this special tradition.

Name Days Around the World

January 4th sees a widespread celebration of names, particularly notable in the USA with numerous forms of Angel, Angela, and Louis being honored. Poland stands out with a long list of name days, including Benedykta, Dobromir, and Grzegorz. In contrast, Scandinavian countries like Norway and Denmark observe more limited celebrations, recognizing Roar and Metusalem respectively. The Baltic states, such as Latvia and Lithuania, also participate, with names like Ilva and Arimantas taking center stage. Across Eastern Europe, Russia celebrates Anastasia, while Romania honors Teoctist. The sheer number of names celebrated across these countries—from Italy’s Genoveffa to Hungary’s Titusz—demonstrates the enduring importance of this tradition, reflecting unique cultural and historical influences.

Name days on 4. January

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	4	January	Angela, Marius, Rüdiger, Titus
Bulgaria	4	January	Tihomir
Croatia	4	January	Sdislava
Czechia	4	January	Diana
Denmark	4	January	Metusalem
Estonia	4	January	Ruth, Rutt
Finland	4	January	Ruut, Tiitus
France	4	January	Odilon
Hungary	4	January	Titusz, Leona, Angel
Italy	4	January	Genoveffa
Latvia	4	January	Ilva, Spodra
Lithuania	4	January	Arimantas, Arimante, Benedikta, Titas
Norway	4	January	Roar, Roger
Poland	4	January	Angelika, Aniela, Benedykta, Benita, Dobromir, Dobrymir, Eugeniusz, Grzegorz, Izabela, Leonia, Rygobert, Tytus
Romania	4	January	Teoctist
Russia	4	January	Anastasia
Slovakia	4	January	Drahoslav
Spain	4	January	Eugenio
Sweden	4	January	Rut
Ukraine	4	January	Conrad
USA	4	January	Angel, Angela, Angelica, Angelina, Angeline, Angelique, Angelo, Angie, Dangelo, Deangelo, Lewis, Lou, Louie, Louis, Luis