Baby Names Starting With U
Names starting with U are relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, which makes them a genuinely interesting choice for parents who want something distinctive without going completely off-map. In many other cultures — particularly across parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe — U names are entirely familiar and well-loved, giving them an appealing international quality. The collection here includes names that are ancient and meaningful, as well as softer choices that feel quietly unusual in the best possible way.
Boy names (8)
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Uday
“rise; sunrise” · Sanskrit
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Ulf
“wolf” · Scandinavian
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Ulric
“power of the wolf; prosperity and power” · Old English/German
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Ulysses
“wrathful; one who is wrathful” · Latin/Greek
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Upton
English
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Uri
“my light (Hebrew)” · Hebrew
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Uriah
“God is my light” · Hebrew
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Uziah
“my strength is God” · Hebrew
Girl names (6)
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Uma
English
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Una
“one, unity” · English
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Unique
“only one; unparalleled” · Latin
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Unity
“oneness; togetherness” · English
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Ursula
“little bear” · Latin
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Urvi
“the earth; wide” · Sanskrit