Name Day List: May - Latvia
Explore the Latvian tradition of Name Days for May, presented in a clear, date-organized list. Discover the origins and significance of each name and celebrate this unique cultural practice.
Celebrating Names in May Latvia
May in Latvia is a month filled with Name Day celebrations, offering a unique cultural tradition. The list reveals a fascinating mix of ancient and modern names, reflecting the country’s history and influences. Names associated with nature, such as Flora and Taiga, are prominent, highlighting the importance of the natural world. Interestingly, some names, like Sibilla and Venta, are repeated on consecutive days, potentially increasing the chances of someone having a Name Day. The frequency of names ending in '-is' suggests a common naming pattern within Latvian culture. The calendar provides a delightful way to acknowledge and celebrate individuals, offering a personalized alternative to traditional birthdays. Overall, the May Name Day calendar is a vibrant tapestry of linguistic and cultural heritage.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Latvia | 1 | May | Ziedite, Ziedone, Ziedonis |
| Latvia | 2 | May | Laris, Sigismunds, Visvaris, Zigmunds |
| Latvia | 3 | May | Gints, Jesika, Krustins, Uvis |
| Latvia | 4 | May | Flora, Florians, Viola, Vizbulite |
| Latvia | 5 | May | Gederts, Gerhards, Girts, Gothards |
| Latvia | 6 | May | Didrikis, Didzis, Gaidis, Lucijs |
| Latvia | 7 | May | Henriete, Henrijs, Jete, Tina |
| Latvia | 8 | May | Aiga, Ceronis, Inita, Stanislavs, Stefanija |
| Latvia | 9 | May | Einars, Ervins, Klavs, Rebeka |
| Latvia | 10 | May | Maija, Mairita |
| Latvia | 11 | May | Karmena, Manfreds, Milda |
| Latvia | 12 | May | Ina, Inara, Inars, Valida, Valija |
| Latvia | 13 | May | Ina, Ira, Iraida, Irena, Irene, Irina, Miervalda |
| Latvia | 14 | May | Aiva, Duda, Elfa, Krisjanis, Kriss |
| Latvia | 15 | May | Arita, Saulnesis, Sofija, Taiga |
| Latvia | 16 | May | Edijs, Edvins, Inese, Inesis |
| Latvia | 17 | May | Dailis, Herberts |
| Latvia | 18 | May | Cindija, Eriks, Inese, Inesis |
| Latvia | 19 | May | Lita, Sibilla, Teika, Venda, Venta |
| Latvia | 20 | May | Prieca, Salvis, Sibilla, Venta |
| Latvia | 21 | May | Ernestine, Ingmars, Vinija |
| Latvia | 22 | May | Emilija, Mile |
| Latvia | 23 | May | Leontine, Ligija, Lonija |
| Latvia | 24 | May | Agate, Anslavs, Estere, Ilvija, Marlena, Ziedone |
| Latvia | 25 | May | Anitra, Anslavs, Ciemvaldis, Gunita |
| Latvia | 26 | May | Eduards, Edvards, Varis |
| Latvia | 27 | May | Dzidra, Gunita, Henrijs, Ludolfs |
| Latvia | 28 | May | Vilhelms, Vilis, Villija |
| Latvia | 29 | May | Daris, Maksine, Maksis, Raivis, Raivo |
| Latvia | 30 | May | Kredo, Lola, Lolita, Vitolds |
| Latvia | 31 | May | Alida, Jusma, Jusmins |
