Ulysses

Wrathful; hater

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Ulysses meaning & origin

Ulysses is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Wrathful; hater". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

yoo-LIS-eez

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Ulysses. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

UlyLess

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ulysses David
  • Ulysses Jacob
  • Ulysses Alexander

Famous Namesakes

  • Ulysses S. Grant
  • Ulysses (Homeric hero)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulysses

What does the name Ulysses mean?

Ulysses is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Wrathful; hater". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Ulysses?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is yoo-LIS-eez. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Ulysses?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Ulysses. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Ulysses?

Ideas to try include Uly, Less. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Ulysses?

Try Ulysses David, Ulysses Jacob, Ulysses Alexander aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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