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