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Unusual U names

ScarlettRobin
By ScarlettRobin
Updated Sat May 06 2023
  1. Annamaria

    • Origin:

      Italian combination of Anna and Maria

    • Meaning:

      "grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      A pretty smoosh name predominantly used by Italian Catholics.
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    • Uber

      • Origin:

        Variation of Hubert, German

      • Meaning:

        "bright, shining intellect"

      • Description:

        Uber is as off the table as a baby name as, sadly, Siri and Alexa.
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      • UKALEQ
        • Ulla

          • Origin:

            Scandinavian

          • Meaning:

            "will, determination"

          • Description:

            Ulla, the beautiful Swedish secretary in The Producers (played by Uma Thurman in the movie) who purrs, "Ven you got it, flaunt it," has changed the image of this name forever. Ulla may stand on its own or be an abbreviation of Ursula or Ulrika; Ula may be seen as another spelling.
        • Ullric

          • Description:

            Ullric is a masculine name with strong Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning "wolf power" or "wolf ruler." A variant of Ulrich or Ulric, this name carries ancient associations with strength and leadership. Medieval German nobles bore variations of this powerful name, including Saint Ulrich of Augsburg. Despite its distinguished history, Ullric remains exceptionally rare in modern usage, particularly with this specific spelling. The name evokes images of medieval Europe and Norse mythology, appealing to parents drawn to names with historical depth and distinctive character. Its uncommon status makes it a bold choice that stands out while still connecting to traditional naming patterns.

        • Ultima

          • Origin:

            Latin, Italian

          • Meaning:

            "last"

          • Description:

            An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.
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          • Ulysses

            • Origin:

              Latin variation of Odysseus, Greek

            • Meaning:

              "wrathful"

            • Description:

              Ulysses is one of the few U boys' names anyone knows -- with heavy links to the Homeric hero, eighteenth president Grant, and the James Joyce novel -- all of which makes it both distinguished and kind of weighty for a modern boy. Ulysses was on the US popularity list well into the twenty-first century; it's off now, but Number 684 on Nameberry.
          • Uma

            • Origin:

              Sanskrit, Hebrew

            • Meaning:

              "light, peace, nation"

            • Description:

              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.
          • Umber

            • Origin:

              Color name

            • Description:

              Conjures up the rich brown colors of raw and burnt umber, but it may be too close to girls' Amber.
          • Umbria

            • Origin:

              Italian place name, from the Umbri, one of the chief tribes settling the Italian nation

            • Description:

              Umbria is a lovely, virtually unused Italian name for girls, reflecting the beautiful rolling hills of the area's countryside. And since it's right next door to Tuscany, in which Siena resides, maybe Umbria could be a follow-up to the popular Siena-Sienna.
          • Ume

            • Origin:

              Japanese

            • Meaning:

              "plum"
          • Una

            • Origin:

              Latin, Irish, or Old Norse

            • Meaning:

              "one; lamb; happy"

            • Description:

              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 Una sleeker.
          • UNATHI
            • Undine

              • Origin:

                Latin

              • Meaning:

                "little wave"

              • Description:

                Mythological water spirit with the more common spelling of Ondine, heroine of an Edith Wharton novel.
            • Unice

              • Origin:

                Variation of Eunice

              • Description:

                Eunice is problematic enough.
            • Unity

              • Origin:

                English

              • Meaning:

                "oneness"

              • Description:

                Like Verity and Amity, this inclusive virtue name used by the colorful British literary Mitford family is ready to join its more popular peers Hope, Faith, and Grace.
            • UNNUR