30 Unique Baby Names That Start With U
U names for babies are unbelievably unique, with the letter U being one of the least used first initials out there. Youâre familiar with Ursula and Ulysses, but have you ventured further into the world of cute U baby names? From all around the world, and some with multiple cultures attached, here are our favourite U names for boys and girlsâŚ
Girl Baby Names That Start With U
Udelia: A contender if you like vintage-sounding names like Cordelia and Adelaide, this pretty pick means âsongâ of Greek origins.Â
Uma: As in Thurman, the simple yet unique baby girl name has roots in both Hebrew (âthe nationâ) and Sanskrit (âlight, peaceâ).Â
Umeko: Japanese baby girl names tend to focus around a few tight consonant sounds and often end with âko;â this traditionally constructed yet rarely heard name of that ilk means âchild of the plum blossomsâ and also âpatient.âÂ
Ulla: Itâs got the pep and appeal of Allura and Talia, but a truly special sound and very straightforward spelling for a stunner of a name that means âwillâ or âdeterminationâ in Scandinavian.
Uliana: A longer take if you like Ulla but want more fanfare, this Iliana-adjacent baby girl name from the Russian means âyouthful.â  Â
Umina: Ethereal and soft, itâs a U name with two cultural identitiesâJapanese and Quechua (native highlanders in the region spanning Ecuador to Bolivia)âand the distinct meanings âseaâ and âemeraldâ respectively.Â
Una: The Latin baby girl name meaning âoneâ (and also âlambâ) is a sweet choice for a first child or first daughter, and also for a âone and doneâ baby. Disney extremists will note itâs also got princess power, belonging to a royal mermaid friend of the title character on the series Sofia the First. Â
Undine: Like the known Nadine and the rare Almondine, this gorgeous Latin baby girl name has a French feeling and smooth finish. Undine translates to âlittle wave.âÂ
Unica: A Spanish baby girl name meaning âthe only oneâ or âone of,â itâs slightly better known than Una and shares the same âonenessâ vibe we love.Â
Ursula: Funnily, itâs probably one of the best-known U names for girls, not for its popularity per se, but because it belongs to the sea witch in Disneyâs The Little Mermaid. The name means âlittle female bearâ with Latin roots, for not one but two strong references if you like a fearless baby girl name.Â
Urvi: The Sanskrit name meaning âwideâ is very unheard of if you are looking for a real stand-out baby name.Â
Uta: Perfectly plucked for a princess, this bougie German girlsâ name means âprosperityâ or âriches.â
Boy Baby Names That Start With U
Ugo: It just sounds so handsome; slightly off from the familiar Hugo but with a shared meaningââintellectââthe Italian version of Hugh is a definite contender. Â
Ugenio: The Spanish/Italian take on Eugene is another one of those U names that feels familiar because of its similarity to more popular names, but still has a rareness and edge. The name means âwell-bornâ or ânoble.âÂ
Umar: More prosperous options for our U baby name list! This Arabic name translates to âflourishingâ or âthrivingâ and is a nice alternative to the more common Omar.Â
Ulick: A precious Irish baby boy name meaning âlittle William,â you might not have heard of it before but we bet itâll stick in your mind now that you have!
Ulrich: Better known than Ulick, it means ârich, powerfulâ and has the added translation, âwolf power,â of German origin.Â
Ulton: Like Elton, but with a twist of a first initial, Ulton derives from the Irish province of Ulster and just sounds dignified and fancy.
Ulysses: One of the more popular baby boy names on our U list, it is actually the Latin version of the name of the Greek god Odysseus (King of Ithaca and hero of Homerâs The Odyssey).
Umberto: Like the English name Humbert (ârenowned warriorâ) with more flair, this Italian name is recognisable but not overused.
Upton: If you favour noble names for baby boys, this could be the one! With an âuptownâ feel and the literal English meaning âupper town,â itâs a classy baby boy name to consider.Â
Uriah: Had your eye on Zachariah or similar but want to go a little further âout there?â We are loving this rarely heard Hebrew baby boy name which translates to âGod is my light.âÂ
Usher: Itâs hard to separate it from the R&B superstar namesake, but the English/French baby boy name meaning âdoorkeeperâ is adorable in its own right.Â
Uziel: Fans of Ezekiel and similar old-fashioned boysâ names might favour this U name from the Hebrew translating to âJehovah is my strength.â
Gender-Neutral Baby Names That Start With U
Uaine: Pronounced oo-IN-ya, this gorgeous Gaelic baby name referring to a bright, vivid shade of green is a cheerful gender-neutral option to consider.
Umber: On the coattails of popular picks Amber and Ember, may we suggest this warm and shining U name with fall-to-winter nature vibes for your little boy or girl?
Ultimo/a: The final letter correlates to Babyâs sex, but we just had to include this U name meaning âthe lastâ in Italian and Spanish, for your âcabooseâ baby on our gender-neutral list.
Unity: A word name for âonenessâ and even âtogetherness,â itâs a beautiful concept to impart with your childâs name.Â
Urban: The cool-kid name with street savviness and a sense of adventure, we love it for a little girl or boy.Â
Utah: Place names are often gender-neutral, and this US state is no exception; anyone who is from, or who has visited, this awe-inspiring place should put Utah on their short list of gender-neutral U names.Â
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