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Name days


Month: May
Day: 28


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 28 Germanius, Wilhelm 
Bulgaria Bulgaria May 28 Sotir, Spas, Spaska, Spasena, Spasuna 
Croatia Croatia May 28 German 
Czechia Czechia May 28 Vilém 
Denmark Denmark May 28 Vilhelm 
Estonia Estonia May 28 Roman, Roomet, Roome, Roomo 
Finland Finland May 28 Alma 
France France May 28 Germain 
Germany Germany May 28 Wilhelm 
Greece Greece May 28 Dimitrios 
Hungary Hungary May 28 Emil, Csanád 
Italy Italy May 28 Emilio 
Latvia Latvia May 28 Vilhelms, Vilis, Villija 
Lithuania Lithuania May 28 Jogirdas, Justas, Rima 
Norway Norway May 28 Vilhelm, William, Willy 
Poland Poland May 28 Augustyn, German, Jaromir, Priam, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wilhelm, Wrócimir 
Slovakia Slovakia May 28 Viliam 
Spain Spain May 28 Agustín, Bernardo, Emilio, Germán 
Sweden Sweden May 28 Borghild, Ingeborg 
USA USA May 28 Bevan, Bevis, Emil, Emiliano, Emilio, Faron, Ferrin, Ferron 






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