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