Name Day List - 06.01
This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in different countries. Explore the rich history and cultural context behind each name, and discover how these celebrations vary globally. Find out if your name is recognized and learn about the traditions associated with name days in different cultures.
Name Days Around the World
January 6th sees a widespread celebration of names, notably in the USA with recognitions for Cheyanne, Kahlil, and Tiffany. Across Europe, a strong theme emerges with names like Balthazar, Melchior, and Kasper appearing in Poland, France, and Sweden, likely linked to the Epiphany. The Baltic states of Lithuania and Latvia each have unique lists, including Kasparas and Spulga respectively, while Nordic countries like Norway and Austria honor Aslaug and Erminold. Southern Europe also participates actively, with Italy celebrating Amelia and Spain recognizing Baltasar and Reyes. Eastern European countries like Bulgaria and Greece have extensive lists, highlighting the importance of name days in their cultures. This date demonstrates a beautiful tapestry of naming traditions across many nations.
Name days on 6. January
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 6 | January | Erminold |
Bulgaria | 6 | January | Bogomil, Bogdan, Bogdana, Bozhidar, Bozhidara, Borislav, Borislava, Jordan, Yordan, Yordanka, Nayden, Teodosii |
Croatia | 6 | January | Gašpar |
Estonia | 6 | January | Aabel, Aabi, Aabo, Aapo, Aap, Roven, Rowan |
Finland | 6 | January | Harri |
France | 6 | January | Balthazar, Mélaine, Melchior, Tiffany |
Greece | 6 | January | Theofania, Theofanis, Fani, Fannoula, Fotis, Fotini, Jordan, Ourania |
Hungary | 6 | January | Boldizsár |
Italy | 6 | January | Amelia |
Latvia | 6 | January | Arnita, Spulga |
Lithuania | 6 | January | Arenas, Arene, Baltazaras, Kasparas, Merkelis |
Norway | 6 | January | Aslaug, Åslaug |
Poland | 6 | January | Andrzej, Balcer, Baltazar, Bolemir, Epifania, Kacper, Kasper, Melchior |
Russia | 6 | January | Evgenia, Klavdia |
Slovakia | 6 | January | Antónia, Traja králi |
Spain | 6 | January | Baltasar, Gaspar, Reyes, Adoración, Epifanía, Raymundo |
Sweden | 6 | January | Baltsar, Kasper, Melker |
USA | 6 | January | Cheyanne, Cheyenne, Howell, Hoyle, Kahlil, Khalil, Melchior, Rowan, Talullah, Tiffani, Tiffanie, Tiffany |