Name Day List - 05.11
Welcome to our guide to name days celebrated on a particular date worldwide. This page provides a detailed listing of names recognized in different countries, along with insights into their history and cultural context. Explore the list to see if your name is featured and gain a deeper understanding of name day traditions in various cultures.
Name Days: A Global View
November 5th sees name day celebrations in a multitude of countries, beginning with a unique selection in the USA: Perdita, Tiara, Tiera, Tierra, Swain, and Swana. Moving across the Atlantic, Poland boasts a significant number of names observed on this date, including Florian, Modesta, and Sławomir. Several Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – each have their own distinct lists, reflecting local traditions. Scandinavian countries like Finland and Norway also participate, with Reima and Egil being honored respectively. A recurring name, Zacharias, appears in Germany and Poland, alongside variations like Zaccaria in Italy and Zacarías in Spain. The presence of names like Elżbieta in Poland and Elisabet in Spain demonstrates the enduring appeal of certain names across cultures. From Hungary’s Imre to Greece’s Linos, the diversity of names celebrated on November 5th is a testament to the richness of European naming customs.
Name days on 5. November
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Austria | 5 | November | Bernhard, Berthild, Emmerich |
Croatia | 5 | November | Emerik, Mirko, Srijemski mucenici |
Czechia | 5 | November | Miriam |
Denmark | 5 | November | Malachias |
Estonia | 5 | November | Vahur, Vaho, Vahto |
Finland | 5 | November | Reima |
France | 5 | November | Sylvie, Zacharie |
Germany | 5 | November | Zacharias |
Greece | 5 | November | Linos, Silvanos |
Hungary | 5 | November | Imre |
Italy | 5 | November | Zaccaria |
Latvia | 5 | November | Late, Lote, Sarlote |
Lithuania | 5 | November | Audangas, Elzbieta, Elze, Florijonas, Gedvyde |
Norway | 5 | November | Egil, Egon |
Poland | 5 | November | Blandyn, Blandyna, Dalemir, Elżbieta, Florian, Modesta, Sławomir, Zachariasz |
Romania | 5 | November | Epistimi, Galaction |
Slovakia | 5 | November | Imrich |
Spain | 5 | November | Zacarías, Elisabet, Isabel |
Sweden | 5 | November | Eugen, Eugenia |
USA | 5 | November | Perdita, Tiara, Tiera, Tierra, Swain, Swana |