Name Day List: May - Finland
This calendar details Finnish name days for May, arranged chronologically. Each date features names traditionally celebrated, offering insight into Finnish culture. Explore the origins and connections of these names.
May's Finnish Naming Traditions
The Finnish name day calendar for May presents a fascinating look into the country’s naming traditions. The month begins with the widely recognized Vappu and Valpuri, marking a festive start. Throughout May, the list demonstrates a preference for names with varying lengths and styles, offering choices for different tastes. Several names, such as Minna and Vilma, are accompanied by affectionate nicknames, highlighting the importance of personalization. A significant number of names have historical roots, while others, like Oliver and Olivia, reflect more recent trends. The distribution of name days isn’t uniform, with some days having multiple names associated with them. This May calendar provides a glimpse into the evolving landscape of Finnish names and their cultural significance.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Finland | 1 | May | Vappu, Valpuri |
Finland | 2 | May | Viivi, Vuokko, Viivi |
Finland | 3 | May | Outi, Linus |
Finland | 4 | May | Roosa, Ruusu, Rosa |
Finland | 5 | May | Maini, Melina, Melissa |
Finland | 6 | May | Ylermi |
Finland | 7 | May | Helmi, Kastehelmi |
Finland | 8 | May | Heino |
Finland | 9 | May | Timo, Timi |
Finland | 10 | May | Aina, Aini, Aino, Ainikki |
Finland | 11 | May | Osmo |
Finland | 12 | May | Lotta |
Finland | 13 | May | Kukka, Floora |
Finland | 14 | May | Tuula |
Finland | 15 | May | Sofia, Sonja, Sohvi |
Finland | 16 | May | Essi, Esteri, Ester |
Finland | 17 | May | Maila, Rebekka, Maili, Mailis, Maisa |
Finland | 18 | May | Eero, Erkki, Eerika, Eerik, Eerikki, Erkka |
Finland | 19 | May | Emilia, Emma, Mila, Milena, Amalia, Emmi, Milja, Milka, Milla, Amelia |
Finland | 20 | May | Lilian, Lilja, Karoliina, Lila, Lili, Lilli, Lilia |
Finland | 21 | May | Konsta, Kosti, Konstantin |
Finland | 22 | May | Hemminki, Hemmo |
Finland | 23 | May | Lyydia, Lyyli |
Finland | 24 | May | Touko, Tuukka |
Finland | 25 | May | Urpo |
Finland | 26 | May | Minna, Vilma, Minni, Miina, Mimmi, Vilhelmiina |
Finland | 27 | May | Ritva |
Finland | 28 | May | Alma |
Finland | 29 | May | Oiva, Oliver, Olivia, Livia |
Finland | 30 | May | Pasi |
Finland | 31 | May | Helga, Helka |