Name Day List - 15.05
Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date internationally! This resource provides a detailed overview of names honored in numerous countries, offering insights into their history and cultural significance. Discover if your name is celebrated and learn how different cultures commemorate these special days.
International Name Day Celebrations
May 15th sees a multitude of names celebrated internationally, with the United States recognizing Sofia, Sonia, Sonya, Sophia, Sophie, Ward, and Wardell. A common thread runs through several European nations, where variations of Sofia – such as Sonja, Sohvi, and Sofija – are prominently featured in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic states. Poland stands out with a lengthy list of name days, encompassing names like Zofia, Jan, and Izydor, reflecting a strong naming tradition. Hungary celebrates Zsófia and Szonja, while Austria honors Hertraud, Rupert, and Sophie. Further afield, Greece observes Pahomios, and Italy commemorates Torquato. The diversity of names and traditions highlights the unique cultural significance of name days across the globe, from the Balkans to Scandinavia.
Name days on 15. May
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 15 | May | Hertraud, Rupert, Sonja, Sophie |
Croatia | 15 | May | Solinski mucenici, Sofija |
Czechia | 15 | May | Žofie |
Denmark | 15 | May | Sophie |
Estonia | 15 | May | Sofia, Viia, Viiu |
Finland | 15 | May | Sofia, Sonja, Sohvi |
France | 15 | May | Denise |
Germany | 15 | May | Sophia |
Greece | 15 | May | Pahomios |
Hungary | 15 | May | Zsófia, Szonja |
Italy | 15 | May | Torquato |
Latvia | 15 | May | Arita, Saulnesis, Sofija, Taiga |
Lithuania | 15 | May | Algedas, Izodorius, Jaunute, Sofija |
Norway | 15 | May | Hallvard, Halvor |
Poland | 15 | May | Afanazy, Atanazy, Berta, Cecyliusz, Czcibora, Dionizja, Izydor, Jan, Nadzieja, Ruprecht, Strzeżysław, Zofia |
Romania | 15 | May | Iacob, Pahomie |
Slovakia | 15 | May | Žofia |
Spain | 15 | May | Cecilio, Eufrasia, Isidro, Torcuato, Indalecio |
Sweden | 15 | May | Sofia, Sonja |
Ukraine | 15 | May | Yarodar |
USA | 15 | May | Sofia, Sonia, Sonya, Sophia, Sophie, Ward, Wardell |