Name Day List - 16.05
Welcome to our collection of international name day celebrations. Explore this database to learn about the history and significance of names honored across various countries. Find out if your name or a friend's name appears on the list and learn more about the unique heritage and customs associated with each entry.
Global Name Day Observances
The United States observes May 16 by honoring individuals named Brandy, Brenton, and Brenden. Beyond American borders, this date serves as a significant marker in calendars across many nations. Nordic countries like Norway and Denmark highlight Sara, while Sweden focuses on Ronald and Ronny. In the Baltic region, Lithuania pays tribute to Ubaldas and Vaidmantas alongside their regional neighbors. Furthermore, the Czech Republic commemorates Přemysl, and France celebrates the name Brendan. The geographic spread of these observations illustrates the distinct ways different societies assign and value personal names.
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 |