Name Day List - 05.01
Explore the fascinating world of name days with our country-by-country guide. This resource details the names celebrated on a particular date, offering insights into their history and cultural significance. Discover if your name is honored and learn how these traditions are observed around the globe.
January 5th: A Day of Names
On January 5th, the United States acknowledges a broad spectrum of names, from Ladarius to Tatiana, marking a vibrant start to the year. In contrast, several European countries focus on a smaller, yet equally significant, set of names. Hanna appears frequently across Scandinavia, celebrated as Hanna in Norway, Hanne in Denmark, and Hannele in Sweden. Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Ukraine commemorate historical and religious figures with names like Vytautas and Apollinaria. France honors Edouard, while Italy recognizes Ermete, showcasing the unique traditions of each nation. Spain’s celebrations include Amada and Simón, and Poland has a particularly extensive list of fifteen names. The variety of names celebrated on this date demonstrates the rich tapestry of cultural heritage across the continent.
Name days on 5. January
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 5 | January | Emilia, Johann |
Croatia | 5 | January | Emilijana, Radoslav, Miljenko |
Czechia | 5 | January | Dalimil |
Denmark | 5 | January | Simeon |
Estonia | 5 | January | Lea, Leana, Liia |
Finland | 5 | January | Lea, Leea |
France | 5 | January | Edouard |
Greece | 5 | January | Theoni, Theopemptos, Siglitiki |
Hungary | 5 | January | Simon |
Italy | 5 | January | Ermete |
Latvia | 5 | January | Simanis, Zintis |
Lithuania | 5 | January | Gaudentas, Telesforas, Vytautas, Vytaute |
Norway | 5 | January | Hanna, Hanne |
Poland | 5 | January | Edward, Emilian, Emiliusz, Hanna, Symeon, Szymon, Telesfor, Włościbor |
Romania | 5 | January | Sinclitichia, Teona, Teotempt |
Slovakia | 5 | January | Andrea |
Spain | 5 | January | Amada, Simón, Simona, Emiliana |
Sweden | 5 | January | Hanna, Hannele |
Ukraine | 5 | January | Apollinaria, Teon |
USA | 5 | January | Ladarius, Ladd, Laird, Lamont, Lane, Tania, Tanya, Tatiana, Tatyana, Tawni, Tawnya, Tia, Tiana, Tianna, Tonya |