U - Boys' Names

  1. Ulric
    • Origin:

      English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Urso
    • Origin:

      Italian from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "bear"
    • Description:

      Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.
  3. Ull
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "glory"
    • Description:

      This mythological name of the Norse god of winter sounds, uh, ill.
  4. Ugo
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Hugh, Igbo
    • Meaning:

      "mind, intellect; eagle"
    • Description:

      Ugo is a familiar choice in Italy and France, where it is used as variation of Hugh or Hugo, but also in Nigeria, where it means "eagle" in Igbo.
  5. 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.
  6. UTHER

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