Names Ending in U for Girls

Fatou and its long form Fatoumata are variations of the popular Muslim name Fatima, who was one of four perfect women cited by the Quran.

Juneau, the name of the city in Alaska, has rightfully taken a back seat as a name to the classic Juno. Most famous reference: When the pregnant teenager is introduced in the movie "Juno," the prospective adoptive father says, "Oh, like the city in Alaska." Juno takes a deep breath and then says simply, "No."

Loulou is more likely to be fashioned as Lulu today, but as a short form for any of the Louise names, Loulou is the more logical if more cumbersome spelling. Adorable, in either version.

The literal meaning of Olwethu is "ours," which is in reference to the love of the child.

A common Indonesian name that is sometimes (as with Mary here) joined with another, as in 'Ayu' and 'Tyas,' which becomes 'Ayuningtyas' and means beautiful heart.

Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.

Short and sweet alternative to Mia, Mila, Maya, et al.

Blu is a new (nu?) spin on an increasingly popular color name, also spelled Blue and Bleu by celebrity parents. Blu is the spelling used for one of the (male) Waldrop quintuplets, but the name is gender neutral.

This modern Finnish word name is a fashionable choice in its home country, having entered into wide usage only since the turn of the 21st century.

Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.

A multicultural mini name with roots in three continents.

Also seen as a surname.

An informal nickname for names such as Julia, Juliette, and June.

Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.

Variation of Gertrude.

There's only one: Emmylou Harris, the singer who gives dignity to an old-style combo name.

Ysabeau is a rare variation of Isabeau, itself a French variant of Isabel. Despite its relation to the uber-popular Isabella, the several degrees of removal make Ysabeau a long shot for the twenty-first century.

The Finnish word for "mint" is a popular name in Finland, comparable to the Danish Mynte.

Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.