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Name days


Month: May
Day: 15


Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

Name days are a tradition in many countries, particularly in Europe, where people celebrate the day associated with their given name, often linked to a saint or religious figure. Celebrations vary across cultures, but often involve receiving greetings, small gifts, or even organizing parties. In some countries, name days are considered equally important as birthdays, while in others, they may be less widely observed. Regardless of the level of celebration, name days offer a unique opportunity to honor individuals and connect with cultural heritage.


Name Days: Complete List of Names and Dates

Country Month Day Name days 
Austria Austria May 15 Hertraud, Rupert, Sonja, Sophie 
Croatia Croatia May 15 Solinski mucenici, Sofija 
Czechia Czechia May 15 Žofie 
Denmark Denmark May 15 Sophie 
Estonia Estonia May 15 Sofia, Viia, viiu 
Finland Finland May 15 Sofia, Sonja, Sohvi 
France France May 15 Denise 
Germany Germany May 15 Sophia 
Greece Greece May 15 Pahomios 
Hungary Hungary May 15 Zsófia, Szonja 
Italy Italy May 15 Torquato 
Latvia Latvia May 15 Arita, Saulnesis, Sofija, Taiga 
Lithuania Lithuania May 15 Algedas, Izodorius, Jaunute, Sofija 
Norway Norway May 15 Hallvard, Halvor 
Poland Poland May 15 Afanazy, Atanazy, Berta, Cecyliusz, Czcibora, Dionizja, Izydor, Jan, Nadzieja, Ruprecht, Strzeżysław, Zofia 
Slovakia Slovakia May 15 Žofia 
Spain Spain May 15 Cecilio, Eufrasia, Isidro, Torcuato, Indalecio 
Sweden Sweden May 15 Sofia, Sonja 
Ukraine Ukraine May 15 Yarodar 
USA USA May 15 Sofia, Sonia, Sonya, Sophia, Sophie, Ward, Wardell 






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