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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with U,''' continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. There are many unisex names from around the world that start with U, more than 20 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with T]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with V]].

'''Uaine'''. Irish. Meaning "Green, verdant." Pronounced OON-ya.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Uaine [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130083128/https://babynames.com/name/uaine Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colours, nature

'''Udell'''. Old English, derived from yew tree valley.<ref>[https://www.thebump.com/b/udell-baby-name Udell - Baby Name]. The Bump. Accessed 18 Jan 2025</ref> Udell is also a place in Iowa, USA. <ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/U/UD/UDELL/index.html</ref> Keywords: rare, nature, places, masculine-leaning, two syllable

'''Udo'''. 1. African, Igbo. Meaning "Peace."<ref name="20kNames">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_05.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215427/http://20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_05.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. German. Meaning "Wealth, fortune" or "Child."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Udo/m [https://web.archive.org/web/20210926092542/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Udo/m Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Udo.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529000947/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Udo.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: peace, value, youth

'''Uduak'''. West African, Ibibio. Meaning "Will, desire."<ref name="BehindTheName">http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/3 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221122220703/https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/3 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Uduak.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220520212421/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Uduak.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotion, personality, power

Ufuk. Pronounced ''AHFUWK'',<ref>[https://www.babynamespedia.com/pronounce/Ufuk Ufuk - How To Pronounce]  - Baby Names Pedia. Accessed 18 Jan 2025</ref>  Ufuk is a Turkish name, with Arabic roots, meaning "the horizon".<ref>[https://www.behindthename.com/name/ufuk Ufuk - Baby Name]. Behind the Name. Accessed 18 Jan 2025</ref> Keywords: Turkish, very rare, potentially offensive, sexually suggestive, masculine-inclined, unusual pronunciation

'''Ugur'''. Turkish. Meaning "Luck."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ugur [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326213437/https://babynames.com/name/ugur Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: folklore, spirituality, power

'''Ugra'''. Hindi. Meaning "Terrible" and "Powerful." Pronounced "OO-grah."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ugra [https://web.archive.org/web/20221201035701/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ugra/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: power

'''Uk'''. Korean. Meaning "Dawn, rising sun" or "Fragrant."<ref name="BehindTheName" /> UK is also an abbreviation for the United Kingdom. Keywords: two-letter, one syllable, places, nature, morning, sky

 

 

'''Ulla''' (עוּלָא). Hebrew. Meaning "yoke." In the Bible, this is the name of a male member of the tribe of Asher. Variants: '''Ula'''.<ref name="20kNames" /> Keywords: agriculture, animals, Biblical, farming

'''Ululani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Inspired by heaven; heavenly grove." Pronounced "OO loo LA nee."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ululani [https://web.archive.org/web/20221201201603/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ululani/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: spiritual

'''Uluwehi'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Lush, flourishing plants." Pronounced "OO loo WEH hee."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uluwehi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603010104/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uluwehi/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, plants

'''Umang'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Enthusiastic."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Umang [https://web.archive.org/web/20210420205940/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Umang Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="WikipediaUnisex">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisex_name [https://web.archive.org/web/20230623062039/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisex_name Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotion, personality

'''Umi'''. African, Malawian. Meaning "Servant" or "Energy."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Umi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324155811/https://babynames.com/name/umi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/umi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322222835/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/umi/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: occupation, power

'''Ummi'''. African, Malawian. Meaning "My mother."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ummi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230208204058/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ummi/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ummi.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220523061133/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ummi.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: family, femininity, parent

'''Umut'''. Turkish. Meaning "Hope."<ref name="BehindTheName" /><ref name="20kNames" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Umut.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20171128081927/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Umut.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotion, future, personality

'''Unathi'''. South African, Xhosa. Meaning "God is with us."<ref name="BehindTheName" /><ref name="20kNames" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Unathi.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602222042/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Unathi.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: religion, spirituality

'''Unicus'''. American, from masculine Latin name, meaning "Unique."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Unicus.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220518064054/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Unicus.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: individuality, personality

'''Unique'''. American. Meaning "One of a kind," "Only one," "Unlike anyone else," or "Unparalleled."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Unique [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326224556/https://babynames.com/name/unique Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/unique [https://web.archive.org/web/20221201033218/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/unique/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: individuality, modern, personality

'''Unknown'''. American. Meaning "Unknown."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/unknown [https://web.archive.org/web/20220526234410/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/unknown/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: modern, mysterious

'''Urbain'''. French. Meaning "From the city." Pronounced "oor BAHN."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Urbain [https://web.archive.org/web/20211222132517/https://babynames.com/name/urbain Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/urbain [https://web.archive.org/web/20221201034838/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/urbain/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: places

'''Urban'''. American. From English form of Latin masculine name Urbanus, meaning "From the city." Pronounced "UR bahn."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Urban [https://web.archive.org/web/20210604083521/https://babynames.com/name/urban Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/urban [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330213642/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/urban/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: places

'''Uri'''. Hebrew. Meaning "My light," "Flame," or "Fire." Pronounced "YOO ri."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Uri [https://web.archive.org/web/20230518032408/https://babynames.com/name/uri Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uri [https://web.archive.org/web/20221130013150/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uri/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, elements, fire

'''Uritu'''. Incan origin (South America) meaning "parrot".<ref>[https://babynames.com/name/uritu Uritu - Baby Name]. Baby Names. Accessed 18 Jan 2025</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, Inca, Central and South America.

'''Utah'''. Native American, Ute nation. Meaning "People of the mountain."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Utah [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207001044/https://babynames.com/name/utah Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, places

'''Utpala'''. Hindi. Meaning "Full of blossom." Pronounced "oot PAH laa."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/utpala [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601152303/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/utpala/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, plants

'''Uttama'''. Hindi. Meaning "Excellent." Pronounced "oot TAH maa."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uttama [https://web.archive.org/web/20220526235006/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uttama/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: power, value

'''Uttara'''. Hindi. Meaning "Superior." Pronounced "oot TAH raa."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uttara [https://web.archive.org/web/20221201043919/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/uttara/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: power, value