Cat Names That Start With U
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Cat names that start with U are few and far between, making this an especially unique initial with no names starting with U making the Top 100 cat names.
Female cat names that start with U include Ursula, Una, and Umbra.
Male cat names that start with U include Ulric, Urso, and Ulysses.
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The names
Una
Latin, Irish, or Old Norse
"one; lamb; happy"
In an epic poem, the personification of truth, beauty, and unity; this ancient name is popular in several European countries but less common in the US. The Oona spelling is slightly more popular but…
Ursula
Latin
"little female bear"
A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing , by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence…
Uda
Teutonic
"wealthy"
One of several three-letter U-a names -- Uda, Ula, Uma, Una -- take your pick.
Ulric
English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
"rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.
Uta
German
"prosperity, riches"
Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.
Umbra
Latin
"shadow"
Ulfur
Icelandic variation of Ulf, Scandinavian
"wolf"
Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.
Uma
Sanskrit, Hebrew
"light, peace, nation"
Uma is a sweet, strong name for a Hindu goddess... and a Hollywood one. But as popular as Uma Thurman is, other parents have not yet picked up on her name, making it a rarity. Uma is one of the more…
Urso
Italian from Latin
"bear"
Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.
Ursa
Short form of Ursula, Latin
"little female bear"
Ursa might be a good choice if you're looking for a bear name for your daughter but want to avoid the She Witch curse placed on Ursula by Disney's The Little Mermaid . Too bad, because Ursula is a…
Urja
Sanskrit
"energy, strength"
Ulf
Scandinavian
"wolf"
A common Scandinavian name , but hard to imagine being used elsewhere.