Name Day List - 06.02

This page provides a detailed overview of name day celebrations occurring on a particular date in countries around the world. Delve into the history and significance of these names, and find out how different cultures commemorate this special occasion. Discover if your name is recognized and learn about the traditions associated with it.

Name Days: A Global View

February 6th sees a multitude of names honored across numerous nations, with the United States recognizing a lengthy list including variations of Dora and Amanda. A common thread runs through several European countries, as Dorothea and Doris are celebrated in places like Estonia, Sweden, Germany, and Austria. Poland boasts a particularly extensive list of name days, including Angel, Antoni, and Dorota. The Baltic region – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – each have their own unique traditions, with names like Dace, Darata, and Tea taking center stage. Further east, Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria observe name days with Ksenia, Teofil, and Svetla respectively. Southern European countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain also participate, honoring Fotis, Agata, and Gonzalo. This widespread celebration demonstrates the enduring importance of name days in diverse cultures.

Name days on 6. February

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	6	February	Dorothea, Doris, Paul
Bulgaria	6	February	Svetla, Svetlana, Svetlomir, Doroteya, Ognyan, Ognyana, Plamen, Plamena, Svetozar, Svetlozar, Fotii, Fotina
Croatia	6	February	Pavao, Doroteja, Dora
Czechia	6	February	Vanda
Denmark	6	February	Dorothea
Estonia	6	February	Dorotea, Doora, Doris, Tea, Thea
Finland	6	February	Terhi, Teija, Tiia, Tea, Terhikki
France	6	February	Dorothée, Gaston
Germany	6	February	Dorothea
Greece	6	February	Fotis
Hungary	6	February	Dorottya, Dóra
Italy	6	February	Agata
Latvia	6	February	Dace, Darta, Dora, Dore
Lithuania	6	February	Alkis, Darata, Titas, Zivile
Norway	6	February	Dorte, Dortea
Poland	6	February	Angel, Angelus, Antoni, Bogdana, Bohdan, Bohdana, Dorota, Ksenia, Szymon, Tytus
Romania	6	February	Fotie, Ioan, Varsanufie, Vucol
Russia	6	February	Ksenia
Slovakia	6	February	Dorota
Spain	6	February	Gonzalo, Amando, Amanda, Silvano
Sweden	6	February	Doris, Dorotea
Ukraine	6	February	Teofil, Teofila
USA	6	February	Amanda, Dolly, Dora, Doreen, Dorothea, Dorothy, Dorthy, Dottie, Manda, Mandi, Mandy, Ron, Rona, Ronald, Ronalda, Ronaldo, Ronnie, Titus