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16 unique baby names beginning with the letter ‘U’

Being Pregnant – 01 Jan 24 By

Sleeping newborn baby girl wearing rust coloured onesie.

Unusual, unforgettable and universally adorable … there are so many reasons to choose a baby name beginning with ‘U’.

Whether it’s for phonetics, or to match names that already exist in your family, or simply because you love the sound, ‘U’ names make great names for babies.

If you’re looking for an ‘U’ name, we’re sharing some of the most adorable modern monikers beginning with U from around the world in the gallery below …

16 unique names beginning with ‘U’

Grandfather nurses newborn grandson
Uberto:
This Italian origin name means “brilliant mind” or “bright or shining intellect”.
Smiling newborn looking and reaching up to camera while laying on grey blanket.
Ulani:
Ulani is a Hawaiian origin name meaning “cheerful”.
Newborns raised legs with hospital id on ankle.
Ulla:
This Viking name means “determination” and “willpower”.
Newborn baby resting on mothers chest and staring up adoringly at mother.
Ulmer:
Ulmer has Nordic origins meaning “fame of the wolf”.
Sleeping newborn with mint coloured wooden beanie.
Ulysses:
Ulysses has Latin origins meaning “wrathful”.
Newborn hand clutching an adult finger.
Uma:
Uma has Sanskrit origins meaning “splendour” or “tranquility”.
Newborn baby looking towards camera.
Una:
Una has Irish origins meaning “lamb”.
Soft focus image of father cradling sleeping newborn's head.
Undine:
Undine has Latin origins meaning “little wave”.
Sleeping newborn in lavender coloured woollen bunny ear bonnet and blanket.
Unity:
This sweet virtue name means “oneness”.
Cheeky red haired toddler with tongue out gives a thumbs up.
Uri:
This Biblical name means “my light”.
Cheeky infant laying on tummy and smiling at camera.
Uriah:
Uriah has Hebrew origins meaning “flame of God”.
Curly haired African American infant stares curiously at camera
Uriel:
Uriel has Hebrew origins meaning “God is my light”.
Cute infant with legs up stretched clutches toes and smiles at camera.
Ursula:
Ursula has Latin origins meaning “little she-bear”.
Adorable just bathed baby wrapped in towel sucking on fingers.
Usman:
Usman has Arabic origins meaning “baby bird”.
Sleeping infant with dark hair reeling in bed.
Uziel:
Uziel has Hebrew origins meaning “strength” or “power”.
Mother reclines with newborn resting on raised knees.
Uzziah:
Uzziah has Hebrew origins meaning “the Lord is my strength or power”.

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