Name Day List - 11.05

Global Name Day Recognitions

May 11 sees a substantial recognition of names in the USA, where variations like Ervin, Irvin, and Irwing cluster together alongside names such as Marvin, Merle, and Asa. Moving eastward, a strong ecclesiastical connection is evident, particularly with the widespread celebration of St. Mamertus or similar names in central and southern Europe, including Denmark and Croatia. The list in Poland is exceptionally broad, spanning sixteen names from Adalbert to Żegota, representing the most extensive observance globally for this date. Eastern European countries, such as Bulgaria and Greece, share recognition for the figures Kiril and Methodios, reflecting a common Orthodox heritage. Conversely, the smaller Nordic nations, including Finland (Osmo) and Norway (Magda, Malvin), present highly focused lists tailored to regional linguistic traditions. Overall, the NameDay map for May 11 showcases distinct national preferences while also revealing shared historical and religious roots across the continent.

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
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