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 |