Name Day List - 11.05

Discover a worldwide calendar of name day celebrations on this page. We offer a detailed listing of names honored on a particular date, along with insights into their cultural significance. Find out if your name is celebrated and learn how different countries observe this special tradition.

International Name Day Celebrations

May 11th sees a multitude of names celebrated internationally, with the United States recognizing names like Merle and Irvin. A common thread throughout the European celebrations is the name Mamertus, appearing in Austria, Denmark, and Poland, suggesting a historical or religious connection. The Baltic region – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – each maintain their own distinct name day traditions, offering a glimpse into their cultural heritage. Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway also participate, honoring names such as Märta and Magda. Further south, France, Italy, and Spain each have their own unique lists, with Estelle, Fabio, and Amparo being among those celebrated. Eastern European countries like Greece, Hungary, and Romania also observe name days on this date, contributing to a widespread and diverse tradition.

Name days on 11. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	11	May	Gangolf, Joachim, Mamertus
Bulgaria	11	May	Kiril, Kirila, Metodi, Kiro, Kirilka, Metodiy, Metodiya
Croatia	11	May	Mamerto
Czechia	11	May	Svatava
Denmark	11	May	Mamertus
Estonia	11	May	Liivar, Liivo, Leevo
Finland	11	May	Osmo
France	11	May	Estelle, Mayeul
Greece	11	May	Methodios, Olympia, Argyris
Hungary	11	May	Ferenc
Italy	11	May	Fabio
Latvia	11	May	Karmena, Manfreds, Milda
Lithuania	11	May	Mamertas, Migle, Pilypas, Skirgaudas
Norway	11	May	Magda, Malvin
Poland	11	May	Adalbert, Benedykt, Filip, Franciszek, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Lew, Lutogniew, Mamert, Mira, Żegota
Romania	11	May	Chiril, Metodie, Mochie
Slovakia	11	May	Blažena
Spain	11	May	Estela, Favio, Amparo, Poncio, Eudaldo, Iluminado, Anastasio
Sweden	11	May	Märit, Märta
USA	11	May	Asa, Ervin, Erwin, Irvin, Irving, Irwing, Marlo, Marlon, Marlow, Marvin, Merle, Merlin, Mervin