Name Day List: May - Norway

Explore the charming tradition of Norwegian name days for May, presented in a clear, date-organized list. Discover the cultural roots and historical context of each name celebrated throughout the month.

May Names in Norway

May in Norway is marked by a series of traditional name days, offering a unique cultural calendar. The month begins with names like Filip and Valborg, and continues with a steady stream of both classic and less common choices. Many names are paired, often a masculine and feminine version, suggesting a historical balance in naming practices. The middle of the month highlights names like Linda and Harald, which are still popular today. Interestingly, some names have multiple variations listed, like Eirik, Erik, and Erika, demonstrating linguistic evolution. The latter half of May features names like Ragna and Magnar, evoking a strong sense of Norse tradition. This collection of names provides a charming window into Norwegian history and identity.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Norway	1	May	Filip, Valborg
Norway	2	May	Åsa, Åse
Norway	3	May	Gjermund, Gøril
Norway	4	May	Mona, Monika
Norway	5	May	Gudbrand, Gullborg
Norway	6	May	Guri, Gyri
Norway	7	May	Mai, Maia, Maiken
Norway	8	May	Åge, Åke
Norway	9	May	Jesper, Kasper
Norway	10	May	Asbjørg, Asbjørn, Espen
Norway	11	May	Magda, Malvin
Norway	12	May	Normann, Norvald
Norway	13	May	Linda, Line, Linn
Norway	14	May	Karsten, Kristen, Kristian
Norway	15	May	Hallvard, Halvor
Norway	16	May	Sara, Siren
Norway	17	May	Harald, Ragnhild
Norway	18	May	Eirik, Erik, Erika
Norway	19	May	Torje, Torjus, Truls
Norway	20	May	Bjørnar, Bjørnhild
Norway	21	May	Eli, Ellen, Helene
Norway	22	May	Henning, Henny
Norway	23	May	Oddlaug, Oddleif
Norway	24	May	Ester, Iris
Norway	25	May	Ragna, Ragnar
Norway	26	May	Annbjørg, Annlaug
Norway	27	May	Cato, Katinka
Norway	28	May	Vilhelm, William, Willy
Norway	29	May	Magnar, Magnhild
Norway	30	May	Gard, Geir
Norway	31	May	Pernille, Preben