Ulrica

uyl-REE-ka; UWL-ree-ka

Feminine form of Ulrich or Wulfric, Swedish, German

"rich and noble heritage; wolf ruler"

Ulrica Origin and Meaning

The name Ulrica is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "rich and noble heritage; wolf ruler".

Ulrica has an Old World sound, but is perhaps enough like Erika and Annika that it could work today. Also spelled Ulrika, it was borne by a 18th century Swedish queen and Olympic ice hockey player, Ulrica Lindström.

The meaning of the name is slightly debated, with some sources suggesting it derived from Wulfric, meaning "wolf ruler", while other believe it comes from Ulrich, meaning "rich, noble and royal heritage".

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Famous People Named Ulrica

• (Anna) Ulrica Arfvidsson Swedish fortune,teller for King Gustav III
• (Annelie) Ulrica Lindstrom Swedish ice hockey player
• Ulrica Messing Swedish politician
• Ulrica Schenstrom Swedish politician
• Ulrica Elisabeth "Ulla" von Liewen Swedish courtier and baroness

Ulrica in Pop Culture

• Ulrica character in "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott