Name Days in May
In May 2023, many name bearers have a reason to celebrate: Behind numerous name days are saints and old church traditions. Whether it's Florian, Sophie, Rita, or Philipp – anyone who finds their name in the calendar has a special reason to rejoice. We show which names are especially celebrated in this joyful month.
May 1
On May 1, Arnold, August, Augustine, Berta, Jeremiah, Jeremias, Joseph, Siegmund, and Sigismund celebrate their name day. These names are associated with significant historical and religious figures.
May 2
May 2 is the day of Athanasius, Boris, Conrad, Marcella, Siegmund, Wiborada, and Zoe. These names are often associated with strength and wisdom.
May 3
Alexander, Axel, Bela, Jacob, James, Philipp, Philippus, Sascha, and Viola are in the spotlight on May 3. These names have a long tradition and are common in many cultures.
May 4
On May 4, Ada, Aribo, Briktius, Florian, Guido, Monika, Sigrid, and Valeria celebrate. Florian is particularly known as the patron saint of firefighters.
May 5
Godehard, Gotthard, Jutta, Mira, Nunzio, and Sigrid have their big day on May 5. These names are often associated with protection and care.
May 6
Antonia, Britto, Gundula, Maria-Caterina, Markward, and Viktoria celebrate on May 6. These names represent strength and grace.
May 7
Boris, Gisela, Heilika, Helga, Notker, Silke, and Stanislaus are honored on May 7. These names are often found in history and literature.
May 8
On May 8, Desiree, Friedrich, Ida, Klara, Nina, Rachel, Ulrike, and Wulfhild celebrate. These names are associated with nobility and elegance.
May 9
Beat, Caroline, and Volkmar are in focus on May 9. These names are rare but still meaningful.
May 10
Bertram, Epimach, Gordian, Isidor, Job, Liliana, and Regine celebrate on May 10. These names are often associated with wisdom and patience.
May 11
On May 11, Gangolf, Joachim, Lucina, and Mamertus are honored. These names carry rich historical significance.
May 12
Achilles, Dominik, Imelda, Joana, Modoald, Nereus, and Pankratius celebrate on May 12. These names are often associated with bravery and faith.
May 13
Roland, Rolanda, and Servatius are in focus on May 13. These names are associated with heroism and protection.
May 14
Bonifatius, Carsten, Christian, Corona, Iso, Karsten, and Pachomius celebrate on May 14. These names are often associated with mission and faith.
May 15
On May 15, Halvard, Hertrud, Isidor, Rupert, Sonja, Sophia, and Sophie celebrate. These names are associated with wisdom and purity.
May 16
Adolf, Brendan, Johannes, and Simon celebrate on May 16. These names have a long religious tradition.
May 17
Antonia, Dietmar, Elgiva, Pascal, and Walter are honored on May 17. These names represent strength and determination.
May 18
Alexandra, Burkhard, Claudia, Erich, Erik, Felix, and Johannes celebrate on May 18. These names are common in many cultures.
May 19
Alcuin, August, Coelestin, Ivo, and Kuno are in focus on May 19. These names are often associated with wisdom and scholarship.
May 20
Bartholomew, Bernhardin, Elfriede, Hendrina, Johann, Mirella, and Valeria celebrate on May 20. These names are associated with tradition and history.
May 21
Ehrenfried, Henning, Hermann, Konstantin, and Wiltrud are honored on May 21. These names are often associated with nobility and strength.
May 22
Emil, Emilia, Gerline, Julia, Konstantin, Ortwin, Renate, and Rita celebrate on May 22. These names are associated with grace and elegance.
May 23
Bartholomew, Desire, Iwona, and Renate are in focus on May 23. These names are often associated with protection and care.
May 24
Dagmar, Esther, Franz, Hannelore, Jana, Johanna, Sophie, Susanna, Susanne, and Vladimir celebrate on May 24. These names are associated with tradition and history.
May 25
Beda, Eilhard, Gregor, Heribert, and Urban are honored on May 25. These names are often associated with wisdom and scholarship.
May 26
Alwin, Augustine, Elvin, Maria-Anna, Marianna, Marianne, Philipp, and Regentraud celebrate on May 26. These names are associated with grace and elegance.
May 27
August, Augustine, Bruno, Eleonora, Margaret, Matthias, and Randolph are in focus on May 27. These names are often associated with strength and determination.
May 28
German, Viktor, and Wilhelm celebrate on May 28. These names are associated with heroism and protection.
May 29
Erwin, Irmtraud, Julia, Maximin, and Paulus are honored on May 29. These names are often associated with wisdom and patience.
May 30
Emmelia, Ferdinand, Hubert, Janine, Jeanette, Jennifer, Jenny, Johanna, and Reinhild celebrate on May 30. These names are associated with tradition and history.
May 31
On May 31, Helmtraud, Hiltrud, Mechthild, Petronella, and Pilgrim are in focus. These names are often associated with nobility and strength.