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On 2016/1/27, my current girlfriend agreed to become my girlfriend. So today, or 2017/1/27, is a special day for us. However, I don't know how to name this significant day. I've performed some searching, and found these phrases:
Which one is correct? You can also name this day with other phrases or single words.
One year anniversary
or
First anniversary
Anniversary can be used in many contexts, although in the context
My girlfriend and I are celebrating our first anniversary today
it is interpreted as one year since you became a couple.
My wife and I are celebrating our fifth anniversary today
is interpreted as five years since you married your wife
Fun question, but unfortunately there is no word for this. You have to make something up, and so it's really just a matter of opinion. Most people would say something like:
December 31st is the anniversary of our first date!
My wife just calls this our "date-o-versary". If it's a different event, modify as appropriate.
