Name Day List - 16.05

Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date around the globe! This resource provides a detailed overview of names honored in numerous countries, offering insights into their history and cultural context. Discover if your name is celebrated and learn how different cultures commemorate these special days.

Name Days: A Global View

May 16th sees a widespread celebration of name days, with the United States recognizing a large family of names stemming from 'Brand,' including Branden, Brandy, and Brennan. In contrast, countries like Estonia and Finland focus on a smaller set of names, with Ester and Essi being prominent. Poland distinguishes itself with a particularly long list of celebrated names, encompassing Andrzej, Jan Nepomucen, and Ubald, indicative of a strong religious and cultural heritage. Scandinavian countries like Norway and Denmark honor Sara, while Hungary remembers Mózes and Botond. Italy and Spain share Ubaldo among their celebrated names, suggesting historical connections. This date offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse naming traditions across Europe and North America.

Name days on 16. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	16	May	Adolf, Johann
Croatia	16	May	Ivan Nepomuk, Andrija Bobola, Nenad
Czechia	16	May	Přemysl
Denmark	16	May	Sara
Estonia	16	May	Ester, Esta, Este, Esti
Finland	16	May	Essi, Esteri, Ester
France	16	May	Brendan, Honoré
Hungary	16	May	Mózes, Botond
Italy	16	May	Ubaldo d'Umbria
Latvia	16	May	Edijs, Edvins, Inese, Inesis
Lithuania	16	May	Bite, Ubaldas, Vaidmantas
Norway	16	May	Sara, Siren
Poland	16	May	Andrzej, Honorat, Jan Nepomucen, Jędrzej, Szymon, Trzebomysł, Ubald, Wieńczysław, Wiktorian
Romania	16	May	Natan, Paisie, Sila, Teodor
Slovakia	16	May	Svetozár
Spain	16	May	Brenda, Ubaldo, Honorato
Sweden	16	May	Ronald, Ronny
USA	16	May	Brand, Branden, Brandi, Brandon, Brandy, Brannon, Brant, Brenda, Brendan, Brenden, Brendon, Brenna, Brennan, Brent, Brenton