Name Day List: May - Lithuania
Delve into the Lithuanian tradition of name days with this comprehensive May calendar. Explore the origins and significance of each name celebrated throughout the month, offering a unique insight into Lithuanian culture.
Lithuanian May Celebrations
May in Lithuania is marked by a vibrant series of name days, a cultural practice deeply rooted in tradition. The calendar showcases a fascinating collection of names, reflecting both historical and religious influences on Lithuanian naming customs. A noticeable pattern is the presence of names with roots in Latin and other European languages, demonstrating cultural exchange over time. While many names are unique to each day, some, like Danute, are repeated, highlighting their enduring popularity. The sheer number of names celebrated throughout the month underscores the importance of personal identity and familial connections within Lithuanian society. This list serves as a reminder of the country’s rich cultural heritage and the significance of honoring ancestors and saints. Observing these name days provides a unique window into the values and beliefs of the Lithuanian people.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Lithuania | 1 | May | Vydmante, Zigmantas, Zigmas, Zilvinas |
| Lithuania | 2 | May | Atanazas, Eidmantas, Meile |
| Lithuania | 3 | May | Arvystas, Juvenalis, Kantvyde |
| Lithuania | 4 | May | Dargailas, Florijonas, Mintaute, Monika |
| Lithuania | 5 | May | Angelas, Anielius, Barvydas, Gintaras, Pijus |
| Lithuania | 6 | May | Bene, Benedikta, Eidmante, Liucijus, Minvydas |
| Lithuania | 7 | May | Butautas, Danute, Rimte, Stanislovas, Stasys |
| Lithuania | 8 | May | Audrius, Dziugas, Mykolas |
| Lithuania | 9 | May | Austeja, Edita, Grigalius, Mingailas |
| Lithuania | 10 | May | Putinas, Sangaile, Viktorina |
| Lithuania | 11 | May | Mamertas, Migle, Pilypas, Skirgaudas |
| Lithuania | 12 | May | Nerejas, Nerijus, Neris, Vaidutis, Vilgaile |
| Lithuania | 13 | May | Alvyde, Girdutis, Milda, Tautmilas |
| Lithuania | 14 | May | Bonifacas, Gintare, Teisutis |
| Lithuania | 15 | May | Algedas, Izodorius, Jaunute, Sofija |
| Lithuania | 16 | May | Bite, Ubaldas, Vaidmantas |
| Lithuania | 17 | May | Bazile, Gaile, Paskalis, Virkantas |
| Lithuania | 18 | May | Erdvilas, Erikas, Julita, Ryte, Venacijus |
| Lithuania | 19 | May | Celestinas, Gilvinas, Taura |
| Lithuania | 20 | May | Akvilas, Alfreda, Eidvilas, Vyginte |
| Lithuania | 21 | May | Vaidivutis, Valentas, Vydmina |
| Lithuania | 22 | May | Aldona, Eimantas, Elena, Julija, Rita |
| Lithuania | 23 | May | Gertautas, Ivona, Tautvyde |
| Lithuania | 24 | May | Gerardas, Gina, Vilmantas |
| Lithuania | 25 | May | Almantas, Danute, Urbonas |
| Lithuania | 26 | May | Algimantas, Eduardas, Milvyde, Vilhelmina |
| Lithuania | 27 | May | Augustinas, Brunonas, Leonora, Virgaudas, Zymante |
| Lithuania | 28 | May | Jogirdas, Justas, Rima |
| Lithuania | 29 | May | Algedas, Erdvile, Magdalena, Magde |
| Lithuania | 30 | May | Ferdinandas, Joana, Jomile, Vyliaudas, Zana |
| Lithuania | 31 | May | Anele, Angele, Gintautas, Petronele, Rimvile |
