Wedding Anniversary Name Calculator
Find the traditional and modern name for any wedding anniversary year.
From Paper (1st) to Diamond (60th) and beyond.
Wedding Anniversary Traditions The tradition of naming wedding anniversaries dates back to medieval Germany, where a husband would crown his wife with a silver wreath on their 25th anniversary and a gold wreath on their 50th. Over time, names were assigned to every year.
Traditional Anniversary Names The traditional list assigns materials of increasing value to each year, symbolizing the strengthening of the marriage bond. Year 1 is Paper (fragile, new). Year 5 is Wood (strong roots). Year 10 is Tin or Aluminum. Year 15 is Crystal. Year 20 is China. Year 25 is Silver. Year 30 is Pearl. Year 35 is Coral. Year 40 is Ruby. Year 45 is Sapphire. Year 50 is Gold. Year 55 is Emerald. Year 60 is Diamond. Year 75 is Diamond/Platinum.
Modern Anniversary Names In 1937 in the United States, the American National Retail Jewelers Association published a modernized list that fills in every year with updated materials. Modern names tend to be more practical gift suggestions.
Notable Milestones The Silver Anniversary (25th) and Golden Anniversary (50th) are the most widely celebrated milestones across cultures. The Diamond Anniversary (60th) is particularly rare and prestigious. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip celebrated their Diamond Anniversary in 2007, making them one of the longest-married royal couples in history.