You can’t deny that the letter U starts some undeniably cool names out there. Not only is the letter itself relatively uncommon, its unusual sound makes for some names that are truly memorable. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites here for your reading pleasure, so stick around to learn more about some of the coolest baby names starting with U.
Italy lovers will go nuts for Umberto, a long-time Italian favorite which means “renowned warrior.” It sounds way cooler than its nebbish English cousin Humbert, yet surprisingly has yet to make a splash anywhere outside of Italy.
For girls, there’s Ursulina, a Latin and Scandinavian name which means “little she-bear.” Despite its fierce sound, it’s a playful and cute name for a little girl who’s as cuddly as she is strong. This name is also pretty rare for baby girls here, as it’s yet to break into the top 5,000 most popular baby names.
Another rare girl name we love is Ulyana. This Russian name means “youthful and downy,” and is a distant variant of the Latin Juliana. Like many of the other names on this list, though, it’s not very popular at all in the United States, but could be a welcome, modern twist on the classic Juliana.
We’ve got plenty more cool baby names starting with U on our list below, so read on to learn more about them.
Uadjit
Meaning: Mythical cobra goddess
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Girl
Uaid
Meaning: Irish form of Walter
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Uald
Meaning: Ruler
Origin: Norse
Gender: Girl
Ualda
Meaning: Brave
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Girl
Ualtar
Meaning: Strong fighter
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Uatchit
Meaning: Another form of Hathor
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Girl
Ubaadah
Meaning: Old Arabic name
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Ubadah
Meaning: Old Arabic name
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Ubaid
Meaning: Faithful
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Boy
Ubaidah
Meaning: Servant of God
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Ubay
Meaning: Old Arabic name
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Ubel
Meaning: Evil
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Ubert
Meaning: Intelligent
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Ucal
Meaning: Power, prevalency
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Uchdryd
Meaning: Legendary son of Erim
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Udale
Meaning: From the yew tree valley
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Udall
Meaning: From the yew tree valley
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Udayle
Meaning: From the yew tree valley
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Udela
Meaning: Wealthy
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Girl
Udele
Meaning: Wealthy
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Girl
Udell
Meaning: From the yew tree valley
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Udo
Meaning: Universal ruler
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Udolf
Meaning: Wealthy wolf
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Udolph
Meaning: Wealthy wolf
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Uel
Meaning: Desiring God
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Ufa
Meaning: Flour
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Boy
Uftzi
Meaning: Sky
Origin: Basque
Gender: Boy
Ugbjom
Meaning: War bear
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Ugo
Meaning: Spirit
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Ugutz
Meaning: Name for John the Baptist
Origin: Basque
Gender: Boy
Uherto
Meaning: Intelligent
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Uigbiorn
Meaning: War bear
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Uileog
Meaning: Resolute defender
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Uilleam
Meaning: Helmeted
Origin: Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Uilliam
Meaning: Resolute defender
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Uisdean
Meaning: Intelligent
Origin: Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Uiseann
Meaning: Conqueror
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Uistean
Meaning: Heart
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Uja
Meaning: Grow
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Ula
Meaning: Sea jewel
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Girl
Ulam
Meaning: The porch, the court, their strength, their folly
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Uland
Meaning: Fom the noble land
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Uldwyna
Meaning: Special friend
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Ulf
Meaning: Wolf
Origin: Swedish
Gender: Boy
Ulfmaerr
Meaning: Famous wolf
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Ulfred
Meaning: Wolf of peace
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Ulger
Meaning: Wolf spear
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Uli
Meaning: Mistress of all
Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Ull
Meaning: God of skiers
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Ullock
Meaning: Wolf sport
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
