U - Boys' Names

Ull

Norse

"glory"

This mythological name of the Norse god of winter sounds, uh, ill.

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.

Umber

Color name

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

Urso

Italian from Latin

"bear"

Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.

Ugo

Italian variation of Hugh, Igbo

"mind, intellect; eagle"

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.