Name Day List - 01.05

Discover a global calendar of name day celebrations on this page. We've compiled a list of names honored on a particular date across numerous countries, offering insights into their history and cultural significance. Explore the traditions and find out if your name is celebrated!

Global Name Day Celebrations

May 1st marks a day of celebration for many across the globe, particularly in Europe, where name days are a common tradition. In the United States, those named Mae, May, Patience, Sigmund, and Sigmunda are acknowledged. The Scandinavian countries of Finland and Sweden celebrate with Vappu, Valpuri, and Valborg respectively. A noticeable trend is the prevalence of Tamara, honored in France, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Spain, suggesting a widespread cultural connection. Eastern European countries like Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia each have distinct lists of names celebrated, showcasing their unique heritage. Germany and Spain share the recognition of Berta, while other names like Filip and Josef appear in multiple nations. The sheer variety of names underscores the beautiful diversity of naming customs.

Name days on 1. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	1	May	Josef
Bulgaria	1	May	Ermen, Ermena, Maya, Ermelina, Ermenko, Tamara
Croatia	1	May	Josip
Denmark	1	May	Jacob, Philip, Valborg
Estonia	1	May	Volber, Valba, Valbe, Valli
Finland	1	May	Vappu, Valpuri
France	1	May	Brieuc, Florine, Jérémie, Tamara
Germany	1	May	Berta
Greece	1	May	Isidora, Tamara
Hungary	1	May	Fülöp, Jakab, Zsaklin
Italy	1	May	Sigismondo
Latvia	1	May	Ziedite, Ziedone, Ziedonis
Lithuania	1	May	Vydmante, Zigmantas, Zigmas, Zilvinas
Norway	1	May	Filip, Valborg
Poland	1	May	Aniela, Filip, Jakub, Jeremi, Jeremiasz, Józef, Lubomir
Romania	1	May	Ieremia
Spain	1	May	Berta, Tamar, Tamara, Oroncio, Andeoro, Teodardo, Paciencia
Sweden	1	May	Valborg
Ukraine	1	May	Jeremiah, Jeremy, Tamara
USA	1	May	Mae, May, Patience, Sigmund, Sigmunda