Name Day List - 08.05

Discover a global calendar of name days, listing the names celebrated on a particular date across numerous countries. Each name links to further information about its history and significance. Find out if your name is recognized and explore the diverse customs surrounding name day celebrations worldwide.

Name Days: A Global View

May 8th sees a widespread celebration of names, particularly notable in the USA with recognitions for names like Harold, Harry, and Hattie. Across Europe, Poland has a significant number of name days, including those for Dezyderia, Ilza, and Piotr. Scandinavian countries also participate, with Sweden and Norway both honoring Åke, and Denmark celebrating Stanislaus. In the Baltic states, Estonia observes Timmo, Timmu, and Timo, while Latvia celebrates Aiga and Stanislavs. Southern Europe also joins in, with Greece honoring Theologos and Spain recognizing Acacio. This date demonstrates a vibrant tradition of celebrating namesakes across diverse cultures and nations.

Name days on 8. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	8	May	Ida, Klara, Ulla, Ulrike
Croatia	8	May	Marija posrednica, Marina, Ida
Denmark	8	May	Stanislaus
Estonia	8	May	Timmo, Timmu, Timo
Finland	8	May	Heino
France	8	May	Désiré
Greece	8	May	Theologos
Hungary	8	May	Mihály
Italy	8	May	Benedetto II
Latvia	8	May	Aiga, Ceronis, Inita, Stanislavs, Stefanija
Lithuania	8	May	Audrius, Dziugas, Mykolas
Norway	8	May	Åge, Åke
Poland	8	May	Dezyderia, Ilza, Marek, Michał, Piotr, Stanisław
Romania	8	May	Ioan
Slovakia	8	May	Ingrida
Spain	8	May	Acacio
Sweden	8	May	Åke
USA	8	May	Acacia, Ace, Hal, Harold, Harriet, Harris, Harrison, Harry, Hattie