Name Day List - 17.05

This page provides a comprehensive overview of name days celebrated on a particular date in various countries. Delve into the origins and meanings of these names, and discover how different cultures honor their name days. You might even find your own name listed among the celebrations!

Name Days: A European Celebration

May 17th sees a variety of names celebrated across the continent and even in the USA, with Pascal, Pascha, Pascual, and Turner being honored in the United States. A common thread throughout the European celebrations is the name Pascal, appearing in Germany, France, Austria, and Hungary, indicating a shared cultural connection. Poland stands out with a particularly long list of names, including Bruno, Herakliusz, Paschalis, Sławomir, Torpet, Weronika, Wiktor, and Wiktoriusz. The Nordic countries of Sweden and Norway mark the day with Rebecka, Ruben, Harald, and Ragnhild, reflecting their heritage. The Baltic region – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – each have their own unique traditions and names associated with this date. Further south, countries like Finland, Spain, and Italy each contribute to the diverse range of celebrations with names like Maila, Rebekka, and Pasquale Baylon. This date is a testament to the rich and varied naming traditions found across Europe and beyond.

Name days on 17. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	May	Dietmar, Pascal, Walter
Bulgaria	17	May	Aleksi
Croatia	17	May	Paskal, Paško
Czechia	17	May	Aneta
Denmark	17	May	Bruno
Estonia	17	May	Taimo, Taimar, Taidur, Taido, Taivo
Finland	17	May	Maila, Rebekka, Maili, Mailis, Maisa
France	17	May	Pascal
Germany	17	May	Pascal
Greece	17	May	Andronikos
Hungary	17	May	Paszkál
Italy	17	May	Pasquale Baylon
Latvia	17	May	Dailis, Herberts
Lithuania	17	May	Bazile, Gaile, Paskalis, Virkantas
Norway	17	May	Harald, Ragnhild
Poland	17	May	Bruno, Herakliusz, Paschalis, Sławomir, Torpet, Weronika, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz
Romania	17	May	Andronic
Slovakia	17	May	Gizela
Spain	17	May	Eric, Erica, Pascual
Sweden	17	May	Rebecka, Ruben
USA	17	May	Pascal, Pascha, Pascual, Turner