Name Day List: May - France

Explore the French tradition of name days with this comprehensive May calendar. Discover the names celebrated each day and delve into their origins and cultural significance. This list provides a fascinating insight into French heritage.

May's Celebrated Names in France

May in France is marked by a series of name days, a tradition of celebrating the feast days of saints associated with particular names. The calendar spans the entire month, offering a daily opportunity to acknowledge and honor a variety of individuals. While some days have only one name, others, like May 1st, recognize a quartet of names, showcasing a broader range of celebrations. Names like Sophie and Pascal appear towards the middle and later parts of the month, adding to the diversity. The list includes both traditionally French names and those with broader European origins, reflecting cultural exchange. The consistent presence of names throughout May suggests a widespread and enduring practice. This calendar serves as a reminder of the importance of names and their connection to cultural and religious history.

Country	Day	Month	Names
France	1	May	Brieuc, Florine, Jérémie, Tamara
France	2	May	Boris, Zoé
France	3	May	Ewen, Jacques, Philippe
France	4	May	Florian, Sylvain
France	5	May	Judith
France	6	May	Marien, Prudence
France	7	May	Domitille, Gisèle
France	8	May	Désiré
France	9	May	Pacôme
France	10	May	Solange
France	11	May	Estelle, Mayeul
France	12	May	Achille
France	13	May	Maël, Orlane, Rolande
France	14	May	Aglaé, Matthias
France	15	May	Denise
France	16	May	Brendan, Honoré
France	17	May	Pascal
France	18	May	Eric
France	19	May	Célestin, Erwan, Yves
France	20	May	Bernardin
France	21	May	Constantin
France	22	May	Emile, Quitterie, Rita
France	23	May	Didier
France	24	May	Donatien
France	25	May	Sophie
France	26	May	Bérenger
France	27	May	Augustin
France	28	May	Germain
France	29	May	Aymar, Géraldine, Maximin
France	30	May	Ferdinand, Jeanne, Lorraine
France	31	May	Pétronille