Name Day List - 20.05
Observing Name Day Traditions
The name day observances across the globe on May 20 begin in the USA with a cluster of feminine forms derived from Bernard, such as Bernardina and Bernetta. Moving across the Atlantic, the central European nations predominantly celebrate variations of the historically significant name Bernardin, which is honored in countries including Slovakia, France, and Poland. The Eastern European countries show unique regional diversity, exemplified by the Baltic states recognizing names like Akvilas in Lithuania and Sibilla in Latvia. Conversely, the naming traditions of Estonia and Finland show alignment through the shared recognition of names related to the lily flower, including Lilli and Lilja. The Spanish list highlights the name Orlando alongside Baudilio, while Austria includes Bernhardin and Elfriede. This date offers a fascinating mix of saintly names celebrated widely and culturally specific recognitions across 18 separate regions.
Name days on 20. May
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 20 | May | Bernhardin, Elfriede, Mira |
Croatia | 20 | May | Bernardin Sijenski |
Czechia | 20 | May | Zbyšek |
Denmark | 20 | May | Angelica |
Estonia | 20 | May | Liilia, Lilian, Liili, Lille, Lilli, Lilja |
Finland | 20 | May | Lilian, Lilja, Karoliina, Lila, Lili, Lilli, Lilia |
France | 20 | May | Bernardin |
Greece | 20 | May | Lidia |
Hungary | 20 | May | Bernát, Felícia |
Italy | 20 | May | Bernardino da Siena |
Latvia | 20 | May | Prieca, Salvis, Sibilla, Venta |
Lithuania | 20 | May | Akvilas, Alfreda, Eidvilas, Vyginte |
Norway | 20 | May | Bjørnar, Bjørnhild |
Poland | 20 | May | Anastazy, Asteriusz, Bazyli, Bazylid, Bazylis, Bernardyn, Bernardyna, Bronimir, Iwo, Sawa, Teodor, Wiktoria |
Slovakia | 20 | May | Bernard |
Spain | 20 | May | Orlando, Baudilio, Asterio |
Sweden | 20 | May | Carola, Karolina |
USA | 20 | May | Bernadette, Bernardina, Bernardine, Bernetta, Bernita |