Name Day List - 05.06

This page provides a detailed overview of name day celebrations occurring on a particular date in various countries. Explore the list to find names and learn about the traditions associated with them. Whether you're curious about your own name or simply interested in cultural practices, you'll find valuable information here.

Name Days: A European View

June 5th marks a day of celebration for many names across numerous countries, with the USA recognizing Boniface, Sancho, Santino, and Santos. A common thread of names appears throughout Europe, notably the recurrence of 'Dorothea' and its variations in Greece, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Austria. Poland stands out with a lengthy list of celebrated names, including Dobromir, Nikanor, and Waleria, reflecting a strong tradition of name day observance. The Baltic region – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – each have distinct lists, featuring Viljar, Margods, and Kantautas respectively. Scandinavian countries also participate, with Norway honoring Torben and Denmark celebrating Bonifacius. In the Mediterranean, Italy and Spain acknowledge Bonifacio and Eloisa, while Hungary celebrates Fatime and Slovakia honors Laura. This widespread recognition of name days demonstrates a shared cultural practice with unique regional expressions.

Name days on 5. June

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	5	June	Erika, Winfried
Bulgaria	5	June	Dorotea
Croatia	5	June	Bonifacije, Valerija, Darinka
Czechia	5	June	Dobroslav
Denmark	5	June	Bonifacius
Estonia	5	June	Viljar, Viljer, Viljo, Vilju, Vilimo
Finland	5	June	Sulevi
France	5	June	Igor
Greece	5	June	Dorotheos, Dorothea, Dorothy, Selene
Hungary	5	June	Fatime, Fatima
Italy	5	June	Bonifacio
Latvia	5	June	Igors, Ingvars, Margods, Margots
Lithuania	5	June	Kantautas, Kantvyde, Marce
Norway	5	June	Torben, Torbjørg, Torbjørn
Poland	5	June	Bończa, Bonifacy, Dobrociech, Dobromir, Dobrymir, Nikanor, Waleria, Walter
Romania	5	June	Dorotei
Slovakia	5	June	Laura
Spain	5	June	Eloisa, Marcia, Igor, Valeria, Nicanor, Doroteo, Bonifacio
Sweden	5	June	Bo
Ukraine	5	June	Dorothea, Dora, Dorothy, Ihor
USA	5	June	Boniface, Sancho, Santino, Santos