Looking for the ultimate baby name that’s undeniably cool? Take a trip to Spain, then, where they’ve got some seriously unique baby names for boys and girls alike. We’ve rounded up a list of our favorites here, complete with meanings and some cool extras we found noteworthy.
Fans of The Odyssey will love Ulises, the Spanish variant of the epic’s protagonist, Ulysses. It’s a stately and heroic name – perfect for parents who want their baby boy to live an equally adventurous life. Ulises is relatively popular in the U.S., having peaked in popularity in 1999 when nearly 300 baby boys received the name.
Another great boy’s name is Ulloa, which is actually a variant of the Norman name Hugh. It could also refer to the region in Galicia of the same name. This name is decidedly rare in the U.S., though, as there’s no Social Security Administration data reflecting its popularity.
For girls, we love Ursulina, a cute name coming from the Latin meaning ‘little bear.’ It has a more feminine flair than its cousin Ursula, and is actually pretty popular in Latin American countries like Brazil and Argentina. However, it’s still relatively rare in the States, making it a great choice for parents looking for a more original name.
We have more unbelievably amazing Spanish baby names starting with U below, so keep reading to learn more about them.
Ubaldino
Meaning: Who reigns over the land
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Uberto
Meaning: Bright mind, intelligent
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Ugo
Meaning: Intelligent, mind, spirit, intelligence
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Ula
Meaning: Strong as a little bear
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Uldarico
Meaning: Powerful through his inheritance
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Ulises
Meaning: Wrathful, to be angry
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Umberto
Meaning: Bright home, bright warrior, bright fighter, color of earth, brilliant strength
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Urbano
Meaning: From the city
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Urso
Meaning: Who supports the world
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Ursola
Meaning: Little bear
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Ursula
Meaning: Strong as a little bear
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Ursulina
Meaning: Little bear
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Usoa
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Uzma
Meaning: Supreme, able
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Uzziel
Meaning: Man of choice
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy