Name Day List: May - Greece

Explore the beautiful tradition of Greek Name Days in May, presented in a clear, date-organized format. This calendar details the names celebrated each day, offering a window into Greek culture and heritage.

Greek May Celebrations

May is a vibrant month for Name Day celebrations in Greece, offering a name for nearly every day of the month. The list includes both classic and less common names, showcasing the breadth of Greek naming customs. Notably, some days are dedicated to several variations of a single name, like the multiple forms of Irene on May 5th. The calendar highlights a blend of religious and historical influences on Greek naming practices. This comprehensive list is a valuable resource for understanding this important cultural tradition.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Greece	1	May	Isidora, Tamara
Greece	2	May	Avgerinos, Matrona
Greece	3	May	Rodopi
Greece	4	May	Melia
Greece	5	May	Eirinis, Irini, Irene, Efraim
Greece	6	May	Serafim
Greece	8	May	Theologos
Greece	9	May	Christoforos, Christopher, Chris
Greece	10	May	Simon
Greece	11	May	Methodios, Olympia, Argyris
Greece	12	May	Epifaneios
Greece	13	May	Glykeria
Greece	14	May	Aristotele, Isidoros
Greece	15	May	Pahomios
Greece	17	May	Andronikos
Greece	18	May	Ioulia, Julia, Julie
Greece	19	May	Menandrios, Marylena, Magdalini, Patrick, Markella
Greece	20	May	Lidia
Greece	21	May	Konstantinos, Kostas, Tina, Dina, Eleni, Helen
Greece	22	May	Emilios
Greece	24	May	Korina, Fotini
Greece	26	May	Karpos
Greece	27	May	Ioannis Rossos
Greece	28	May	Dimitrios
Greece	29	May	Theodosia
Greece	30	May	Emmeleia
Greece	31	May	Magos