By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
Across 755 pages
of 755
Irish
"little William"
You lick. You like. We didn't think so.
Ulfa is an unusual masculine name with potential Germanic or Nordic origins. In Nordic contexts, it may be related to 'Ulf' meaning 'wolf,' symbolizing strength and courage. In other traditions,…
Uli is a concise masculine name with multicultural origins. In German, it serves as a diminutive of Ulrich, meaning 'heritage ruler' or 'wolf ruler.' In Scandinavian countries, it can be short for…
Ulu is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Inuit language, it means 'knife' or refers to their traditional semicircular knife. In Hawaiian, Ulu means 'to grow' or 'breadfruit tree,'…
Ulryck is a masculine name representing an uncommon variant spelling of Ulrich or Ulric. The traditional name has Germanic origins, combining elements meaning 'wolf' and 'power' or 'ruler,' creating…
"man from Ulster"
This name of eighteen Irish saints of the past is relatively popular in Ireland, though little known outside it.
Ulysse is the French form of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixes and Greek Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." This masculine name embodies qualities of cunning…
Ulisse is the Italian form of Ulysses, a name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," the name carries associations of intelligence,…
Color name
Conjures up the rich brown colors of raw and burnt umber, but it may be too close to girls' Amber.
English
"upper town"
Uppity name associated with muckraking novelist Upton Sinclair.
"upper forest"
Even more uppity than Upton.
Urvan is a masculine name of Persian origin, connected to Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions. In Zoroastrian tradition, Urvan refers to the human soul or…
Urek is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Turkish, it relates to 'yürek' meaning 'heart' or 'core,' suggesting courage and emotional strength. It may also derive from…
Urba is an uncommon masculine name with potential Latin roots, possibly derived from 'urbanus' meaning 'of the city' or 'refined.' The name might also have connections to place names or surnames in…
Ura is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'shore' or 'coast,' evoking natural imagery. In Albanian, the name means 'bridge,' symbolizing connection. Ura also…
Urbek is an uncommon masculine name with likely Slavic origins. It appears to be a variant or diminutive form related to names like Urban, which derives from the Latin 'urbanus' meaning 'city…
Urbane is a distinctive masculine name derived from the Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of the city' or 'refined and elegant.' While extremely rare as a first name in modern usage, it has historical…
French
"city dweller"
French form of Urban or Urbanus, borne by eight popes.
Orban is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, functioning both as a surname and occasionally as a given name. It derives from the Latin 'Urbanus,' meaning 'city dweller' or 'refined and elegant.'…
Urbaine is a masculine name of French origin, derived from Latin 'urbanus' meaning 'of the city' or 'refined, sophisticated.' It represents the French variation of Urban, a name with historical…
