Name Day List - 06.05

Here you'll find a curated collection of name days observed on a particular date in countries around the globe. Each name is linked to further information about its history and significance. Check to see if your name is celebrated and gain insight into the diverse customs surrounding name days in different cultures.

Name Days: A Global View

May 6th sees a celebration of names in many countries, including the United States where Morna, Mya, Myah, Myrna, Orson, and Prudence are recognized. In several European countries, the name Benedikta is prominent, appearing in Poland, Lithuania, and Croatia, suggesting a widespread historical influence. The Baltic states, Latvia and Lithuania, each have a substantial number of names associated with this date, pointing to a strong tradition of honoring namesakes. A common thread appears with names like Lucia/Lucijs, celebrated in both Latvia and Lithuania, indicating shared cultural roots. Bulgaria distinguishes itself with a very extensive list, including names like Georgi and Galina, demonstrating a particularly vibrant naming culture. The sheer number of names celebrated on May 6th underscores the enduring importance of name days in various cultures.

Name days on 6. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	6	May	Antonia, Britto, Gundula
Bulgaria	6	May	Georgi, Georgiya, Gergana, Gyuro, Galin, Galina, Galya, Ganka, Gancho, Genko, Genoveva, Gergin, Gergana, Gergina, Ginka, Zhorzh
Croatia	6	May	Dominik Savio, Nedjeljko, Benedikta
Czechia	6	May	Radoslav
Denmark	6	May	Johannes ante portam
Estonia	6	May	Aasa, Aase, Asse
Finland	6	May	Ylermi
France	6	May	Marien, Prudence
Greece	6	May	Serafim
Hungary	6	May	Ivett, Frida
Italy	6	May	Domenico Savio
Latvia	6	May	Didrikis, Didzis, Gaidis, Lucijs
Lithuania	6	May	Bene, Benedikta, Eidmante, Liucijus, Minvydas
Norway	6	May	Guri, Gyri
Poland	6	May	Benedykta, Benita, Dytrych, Gościwit, Jan, Judyta, Jurand
Romania	6	May	Iov
Russia	6	May	Alexandra
Slovakia	6	May	Hermína
Spain	6	May	Domingo, Evodio, Protógenes, Judith
Sweden	6	May	Marit, Rita
USA	6	May	Morna, Mya, Myah, Myrna, Orson, Prudence