Dog Names That Start With U

Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.

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

Straightforward and attractive choice that would be ideal for a twin son.

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.

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.

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

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

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