Name Day List - 15.05

Commemorations Across Multiple Countries

May 15 marks a day of varied Name Day observances in the USA, where names like Ward, Wardell, Sofia, and Sonya are recognized. This date showcases a remarkable contrast between a universally celebrated name and unique local traditions across the continent. The consistent honoring of Sofia, Sonja, or variations thereof unifies celebrations from Denmark to Germany and all the way through to Croatia. However, many countries maintain expansive lists featuring names rarely found elsewhere, such as Poland’s extensive roster which includes Dionizja and Strzeżysław. Specialized traditions also appear in the Baltic region, with Latvia naming Arita and Taiga, and Lithuania celebrating Izodorius and Jaunute. Spain features a specific pairing, recognizing Cecilio and Eufrasia, while Ukraine honors Yarodar, rounding out the wide geographical spread of the day’s commemorations.

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
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