Name Day List: May - Italy

Explore the Italian tradition of name days with our comprehensive May calendar. Discover the saints and figures celebrated each day, and learn about the cultural significance of this practice.

Celebrating Names in May Italy

May in Italy is a month rich in name day celebrations, a tradition deeply rooted in the country’s cultural and religious past. The calendar is populated with a variety of names, each associated with a specific date and a corresponding saint or historical figure. A noticeable pattern is the honoring of individuals connected to the Catholic Church, demonstrating the influence of religion on Italian naming customs. While some days celebrate a single patron, others acknowledge multiple individuals, like Domenico and Pancrazio on May 12th. The names themselves vary in origin and popularity, reflecting the diverse history of the Italian peninsula. The month culminates with a dedication to a religious figure, signifying the importance of faith in Italian life. This practice provides a unique way to mark birthdays and celebrate personal connections to tradition.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Italy	1	May	Sigismondo
Italy	2	May	Atanasio
Italy	3	May	Filippo
Italy	4	May	Ciriaco
Italy	5	May	Gottardo
Italy	6	May	Domenico Savio
Italy	7	May	Flavia Domitilla
Italy	8	May	Benedetto II
Italy	9	May	Luca
Italy	10	May	Antonino
Italy	11	May	Fabio
Italy	12	May	Domenico, Pancrazio
Italy	13	May	Uberto Andrea Fournet
Italy	14	May	Mattia
Italy	15	May	Torquato
Italy	16	May	Ubaldo d'Umbria
Italy	17	May	Pasquale Baylon
Italy	18	May	Giovanni I
Italy	19	May	Celestino V
Italy	20	May	Bernardino da Siena
Italy	21	May	Vittorio
Italy	22	May	Rita da Cascia
Italy	23	May	Desiderio
Italy	24	May	Vincenzo di Lerins
Italy	25	May	Beda il venerabile
Italy	26	May	Filippo Neri
Italy	27	May	Agostino Roscelli
Italy	28	May	Emilio
Italy	29	May	Massimo di Verona
Italy	30	May	Felice I
Italy	31	May	Visit. Vergine