Name Day List - 18.05

This page provides a detailed overview of name days observed on a particular date in countries worldwide. Delve into the history and significance of each name, and find out if your own name is part of these cultural celebrations. Discover how different cultures honor and commemorate name days, offering a fascinating glimpse into global traditions.

Name Days Across the Globe

May 18th marks a widespread celebration of name days, particularly notable in the USA with recognitions for Aric, Eric, Erica, Erich, Erick, Ericka, Erik, and Erika. A common thread runs through Northern and Eastern Europe, where variations of Erik are frequently honored, spanning Estonia, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Poland stands out with a lengthy list of names, including Aleksandra, Edwin, and Feliks, reflecting a strong tradition of naming customs. The Baltic states of Lithuania and Latvia also participate actively, with names like Erdvilas and Cindija being celebrated. Further afield, countries like France and Spain acknowledge Eric and Alejandra, respectively, showcasing the international scope of these traditions. Eastern European nations like Ukraine and Romania also have their own unique celebrations, with Rosalia and Teodot taking center stage. The sheer variety of names highlights the diverse cultural heritage associated with name day observances.

Name days on 18. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	18	May	Erich, Erika, Felix, Johannes
Croatia	18	May	Ivan I. papa, Venancije, Srecko
Czechia	18	May	Nataša
Denmark	18	May	Erik
Estonia	18	May	Eerik, Erik, Erich, Eeri, Eero, Ergo, Ergi, Erko, Erki
Finland	18	May	Eero, Erkki, Eerika, Eerik, Eerikki, Erkka
France	18	May	Eric
Greece	18	May	Ioulia, Julia, Julie
Hungary	18	May	Erik, Alexandra
Italy	18	May	Giovanni I
Latvia	18	May	Cindija, Eriks, Inese, Inesis
Lithuania	18	May	Erdvilas, Erikas, Julita, Ryte, Venacijus
Norway	18	May	Eirik, Erik, Erika
Poland	18	May	Aleksander, Aleksandra, Alicja, Edwin, Eryk, Eryka, Feliks, Irina, Liboriusz, Myślibor, Wenancjusz
Romania	18	May	Teodot
Slovakia	18	May	Viola
Spain	18	May	Alejandra, Félix, Próspero
Sweden	18	May	Erik
Ukraine	18	May	Rosalia, Rose
USA	18	May	Aric, Eric, Erica, Erich, Erick, Ericka, Erik, Erika, Perry