This page lists 20 Italian girl names that start with U, from “Ubalda” to “Ursula”. Most of them are rare, with Germanic, Latin, and Greek roots. Many come from medieval Italy or from the names of saints. Parents who want an unusual, old-world name for a baby girl will find plenty of ideas here. Writers who need a distinctive Italian name for a character can use the list too.

Italian girl names are first names given to girls in Italy, often shaped by saints, ancient languages, and family tradition. Many end in “-a” or “-ina,” which gives them a soft, musical sound. A good example is “Umiltà,” a name that honors Saint Umiltà of Faenza, a 13th-century abbess.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, meaning, and description of each entry.

Name: the Italian spelling of each name, listed alphabetically so you can scan the full list quickly and spot the ones you like.

Pronunciation: a simple, syllable-by-syllable guide, with the stressed part in capitals, so you can say each name with confidence.

Meaning: what the name means and, where it matters, the language it comes from, such as Germanic or Latin, so you can see its roots.

Description: a short note on each name’s history, related forms, and how common it is today, so you can judge how well it suits you.

Italian girl names

NamePronunciationMeaning
Ubaldaoo-BAHL-dah“bold spirit” (Germanic)
Ubertaoo-BAIR-tah“bright spirit” (Germanic)
Ubertinaoo-bair-TEE-nah“little bright spirit” (Germanic)
Ughettaoo-GHET-tah“bright mind” (Germanic)
Ugolinaoo-go-LEE-nah“little bright mind” (Germanic)
Ugucciaoo-GOOT-chah“bright mind” (Germanic)
Ulivaoo-LEE-vah“olive tree”
Uliviaoo-LEE-vyah“olive tree”
UlricaOOL-ree-kah“wealthy ruler” (Germanic)
Umbelinaoom-beh-LEE-nah“shadow” or “little shade”
Umbertaoom-BAIR-tah“bright Hun” (Germanic)
Umbertinaoom-bair-TEE-nah“little bright Hun” (Germanic)
UmbraOOM-brah“shadow, shade”
Umiltàoo-meel-TAH“humility”
Undinaoon-DEE-nah“little wave”
Uraniaoo-RAH-nyah“heavenly”
Urbanaoor-BAH-nah“of the city”
UrsolaOOR-so-lah“little bear”
Ursolinaoor-so-LEE-nah“little bear”
UrsulaOOR-soo-lah“little she-bear”

Descriptions

Ubalda
A rare feminine form of Ubaldo, a name of Germanic origin. It was historically linked to Saint Ubaldo, the patron saint of Gubbio.
Uberta
A feminine form of Uberto (Hubert). It is uncommon today and mostly found in older Italian families.
Ubertina
A diminutive of Uberta, with the affectionate -ina ending. It is rare and now mostly historical.
Ughetta
A tender diminutive of Ugo (Hugh), used as a feminine name. It is very rare and old-fashioned.
Ugolina
A feminine diminutive of Ugolino, itself a form of Ugo. It appears in medieval Italy and is seldom used now.
Uguccia
A medieval pet form of Ugo, used for girls in Tuscany. It is a rare historical name.
Uliva
A variant of Oliva, from the Italian word for olive. The olive is a symbol of peace and abundance.
Ulivia
A rare variant of Olivia that keeps the Italian olive meaning. It sounds soft and melodic.
Ulrica
The Italian form of Ulrika, from Germanic roots meaning prosperity and power. It is rare in Italy.
Umbelina
A name tied to the Latin word for shade. It was borne by a medieval saint and remains rare.
Umberta
The feminine form of Umberto, the name of Italian kings. It is classic but uncommon.
Umbertina
A diminutive of Umberta. It has a warm, old-world feel and is rarely given today.
Umbra
Taken straight from the Latin word for shadow. It is a rare, poetic choice.
Umiltà
From the Italian word for humility. Saint Umiltà of Faenza, a 13th-century abbess, made it a religious name.
Undina
The Italian form of Undine, a water spirit from European folklore. It comes from the Latin “unda,” meaning wave.
Urania
From the Greek muse of astronomy. It conveys the sky and the stars and is occasionally used in Italy.
Urbana
The feminine form of Urbano, from the Latin for “city dweller.” Several early saints carried the name.
Ursola
A variant of Orsola from the Latin “ursa.” It is an older spelling, now rare.
Ursolina
A diminutive of Ursola. It has a gentle sound and is mostly historical.
Ursula
From Latin “ursa,” the bear. The usual Italian form is Orsola, but Ursula is used too, partly through Saint Ursula.
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