Dog Names That Start With U

Ulan is a gentle, intriguing nature name used in the Philippines, though it might also be a Kazakh name meaning "young man", a Ghanaian name referring to a first born twin, or a Russian name, from uhlan meaning "cavalry, lancer".

As a Japanese name, Umina derives from umi, meaning "sea", combined with a range of other kanji characters.

This would make a startling but likable choice; poet Dylan Thomas used it for a character in his play "Under Milk Wood."

In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy, meaning "placenta." The placenta was considered to have incantatory properties, making Umay the ideal name for this goddess. Today, it's a well-used girl name in Turkey, along with Ece, another name for the goddess.

French form of Urban or Urbanus, borne by eight popes.

This name of eight popes might appeal to confirmed city-dwellers, but Urbana would be more feminine.

A minimalist choice, Uz is the Biblical home of Job. It's also the name of a character in the Bible, the father of Aram and the grandson of Shem, as is Uzziah. Uz is one of those names that could go either way depending on the personality of your child: super-cool or scuzzy. Proceed with caution.

Ugolino could be a silly nickname for an oh-so-seriously named baby Hugh or Hugo or Ugo.