200 Dog Names That Start With U (with Meanings)

Trying to name your dog? Start with “U”!

Picking a dog name is fun, but it can also be hard. If you want something different, names that start with the letter U are a great place to look. They sound unique, and many have special meanings too!

I made a list of 200 real dog names that all begin with U. Each name comes with its meaning, so you know what you’re picking. Some names are short and cute. Some are strong and cool. There’s something for every pup—boy or girl.

Tip: Read the list slowly. Say the names out loud. One of them might just feel perfect for your new best friend.

Male Dog names starting with the letter “U,” along with their meanings

No	Name	Meaning
1	Ulysses	A Greek hero
2	Uriah	“God is my light” (Hebrew)
3	Uriel	“God is my light” (Hebrew)
4	Uri	“My light” (Hebrew)
5	Umar	“Flourishing” (Arabic)
6	Usher	“Doorkeeper” (English)
7	Urban	“City dweller” (Latin)
8	Ulric	“Wolf ruler” (Germanic)
9	Ulrich	“Prosperity and power” (German)
10	Umberto	“Bright warrior” (Italian)
11	Ugo	“Mind, spirit” (Italian)
12	Ursus	“Bear” (Latin)
13	Urso	“Bear” (Italian)
14	Upton	“Upper town” (English)
15	Udo	“Peace” (German)
16	Uziel	“God is my strength” (Hebrew)
17	Uzziah	“The Lord is my strength” (Hebrew)
18	Usman	“Baby bustard” (Arabic)
19	Ufuk	“Horizon” (Turkish)
20	Ulises	Spanish form of Ulysses
21	Utah	Named after the U.S. state
22	Ulf	“Wolf” (Scandinavian)
23	Uzair	“Helper, strength” (Arabic)
24	Uther	From King Arthur’s father
25	Udell	“Yew tree valley” (English)
26	Umaro	“Chief, leader” (African)
27	Umut	“Hope” (Turkish)
28	Uranus	After the sky god
29	Usko	“Faith” (Finnish)
30	Ulmar	“Fame of the wolf” (German)
31	Urian	“God is my light” (Welsh)
32	Urijah	Another form of Uriah
33	Urias	Another form of Uriel
34	Uwe	“Master of the universe” (German)
35	Uzziel	“Strength of God” (Hebrew)
36	Ulfric	“Wolf ruler” variant
37	Unai	“Cowherd” (Basque)
38	Usama	“Lion” (Arabic)
39	Uthman	Arabic personal name
40	Uday	“Rising” (Sanskrit)
41	Ubaldo	“Bold, brave” (Italian)
42	Ulick	Old English personal name
43	Uwem	Igbo name
44	Udeh	Nigerian name
45	Uzoma	“Good way” (Igbo)
46	Ulan	“First-born of twins” (Scottish)
47	Ulrichus	Latin variant of Ulrich
48	Ursino	From the bear family
49	Ugan	From Central Asian root
50	Ural	Name of a mountain range
51	Uffie	Sweet, playful sound name
52	Ukko	Finnish sky god
53	Uden	Rare Northern European name
54	Urielio	Diminutive of Uriel
55	Uptonio	Playful mix with Upton
56	Ullu	Short and soft sounding
57	Undi	Short for “Undine”, water spirit
58	Umbar	“Shadow” (Latin root)
59	Unwin	English name meaning “friend’s friend”
60	Urdin	Rare Welsh name
61	Urien	“Privileged birth” (Welsh)
62	Uzairon	Playful form of Uzair
63	Uwan	Random cute sound name
64	Urbane	“Refined” (English)
65	Urell	Soft-sounding unique name
66	Ulman	“Wolf man” (German)
67	Uonto	Playful made-up form
68	Uvo	Short, smooth name
69	Umer	Variant of Umar
70	Ulbar	Bold, strong-sounding name
71	Ushio	Japanese-inspired gentle name
72	Ulu	Hawaiian for “great”
73	Ulin	Indonesian wood
74	Ulvi	Arabic for “high”
75	Uzor	“Beauty” (Igbo)
76	Ursox	Playful spin on Urso
77	Ulgen	Turkic spirit name
78	Uzzo	Friendly short form of Uziel
79	Udoka	“Peaceful” (Igbo)
80	Uro	Name echoing “hero”
81	Ulor	Soft and unique
82	Ufim	Named after Russian region
83	Ura	Mythical sky name
84	Uriyo	Friendly form of Uri
85	Urkos	Strong bear-like name
86	Uzoh	Variant of Uzor
87	Uddin	Arabic name meaning “religion”
88	Umiro	“Wise” play on Umi/Umir
89	Umyr	Gentle change of Umair
90	Utharo	Brave soul tweak
91	Uvoxel	Tech-meets-nature name
92	Uzairi	Soft form of Uzair
93	Umetro	Play on “metro” for city pup
94	Ureon	Sci-fi sounding new name
95	Uviro	Play on Uvi (life)
96	Udario	Blend of Udo + Mario
97	Ushi	“Little ox” (Japanese)
98	Umero	Inspired by Umberto
99	Uthilo	Gentle hero-sounding name
100	Ucello	“Little bird” in Italian

Female Dog names starting with the letter “U,” along with their meanings

No	Name	Meaning
1	Ume	Plum blossom (Japanese)
2	Uma	Light; name of goddess Parvati (Sanskrit)
3	Umi	Sea (Japanese)
4	Umairah	Little mother (Arabic)
5	Ula	Gem of the sea (Celtic/Polish)
6	Ulaa	Highest; greatest (Sanskrit)
7	Ulani	Cheerful; heavenly beauty (Hawaiian)
8	Ulla	Determination; will (Scandinavian)
9	Ullasa	Joy; delight (Sanskrit)
10	Ulrika	Ruler of all (Germanic)
11	Ulrike	Mistress of all (German)
12	Ulrika	Ruler of all (alternate)
13	Ulrica	Power of the wolf (German)
14	Ulrike	Prosperity and power (German)
15	Ulva	Wolf (Gaelic)
16	Ulyana	Youthful (Slavic/Russian)
17	Ulyssa	Variant of Ulysses, traveler (Greek)
18	Umaima	Little mother (Arabic)
19	Umeko	Plum-blossom child (Japanese)
20	Umika	Sea goddess (Japanese)
21	Umiyal	Variant: sea (Japanese deriv.)
22	Umeed	Hope; aspiration (Urdu)
23	Umang	Joy; enthusiasm (Sanskrit)
24	Unai	Cowherd (Basque)
25	Una	One; unity; lamb (Latin/Norse)
26	Unique	One of a kind (English)
27	Unity	Oneness; harmony (English)
28	Unice	Good victory (Greek)
29	Unisa	Harmony (Urdu)
30	Unathi	Prosperity (Zulu)
31	Undine	Little wave (Latin/Germanic)
32	Ura	Loved from the heart (Gaelic)
33	Urara	Beautiful (Japanese)
34	Urja	Energy; strength (Sanskrit)
35	Urmika	Beautiful; lovely (Sanskrit)
36	Urmi	Wave; ocean (Sanskrit)
37	Urvashi	Celestial maiden (Sanskrit)
38	Ursa	She-bear (Latin)
39	Ursula	Little she-bear (Latin)
40	Urszula	Little bear (Polish)
41	Usagi	Rabbit (Japanese)
42	Usma	Warmth; spring (Arabic)
43	Usha	Dawn (Sanskrit)
44	Ushasi	Morning (Sanskrit)
45	Ushika	Charming; dawn (Sanskrit)
46	Ushna	Warmth; heat (Sanskrit)
47	Uta	Song (Japanese)
48	Ute	Bear (German)
49	Uttara	Northern; elevated (Sanskrit)
50	Utkarsha	Excellence; superiority (Sanskrit)
51	Uva	Grape (Latin)
52	Uyen	Graceful (Vietnamese)
53	Uyen Nhi	Graceful pearl (Vietnamese)
54	Uyen Trang	Graceful picture (Vietnamese)
55	Uyên Vy	Graceful beauty (Vietnamese)
56	Uyên Yen	Peaceful grace (Vietnamese)
57	Ugnė	Fire (Lithuanian)
58	Umay	Turkic goddess of children
59	Ufuk	Horizon (Turkish)
60	Uzma	Greatest; supreme (Arabic)
61	Uzuri	Beauty (Swahili)
62	Uzina	Power (Swahili)
63	Uzzi	My strength (Hebrew)
64	Umri̇	My life (Arabic origin)
65	Ujwala	Bright; radiant (Sanskrit)
66	Ujjwala	Bright; shining (Sanskrit)
67	Ujaya	Victorious (Sanskrit)
68	Ummeed	Hope; expectation (Urdu)
69	Ushmita	Warmth caring (Sanskrit)
70	Urtica	Nettle (Latin)
71	Ulethea	Truthful (Greek)
72	Ulenia	Torch (Greek)
73	Utaria	Guardian (Latin)
74	Unessa	Holy (Scottish)
75	Ursanna	Little bear (variant)
76	Urania	Heavenly (Greek muse)
77	Unaria	Oneness (Latin)
78	Uloria	Light (Greek)
79	Utina	Woman of my country (Native American)
80	Uvetta	Little grape (Italian)
81	Ulema	Wise (Arabic)
82	Ursilla	Little bear (variant)
83	Umayma	Little mother (alternate)
84	Uphara	Variant for hopeful
85	Uralia	Inspired by gold (Latin-root)
86	Urshita	Rising; bright (Sanskrit)
87	Uadis	Variant for noble
88	Ucella	Little bird (Latin)
89	Ukhila	Bright and cheerful (Sanskrit)
90	Unika	One-of-a-kind (variant)
91	Uvelia	Variant from olive tree concept
92	Urisa	Variant of dew (Greek)
93	Ursana	Little bear (soft variant)
94	Umasha	Goddess of night (Sanskrit)
95	Uady	Joyful variant
96	Ulema	Wise (Alt.)
97	Uvisha	Good culture (Hindi)
98	Uraella	Variant of Ura + ella
99	Ulyssa	Adventurous girl (variant)
100	Uthara	Rising; ascending (Alt.)