U - V
The abbreviations in the "category" column are: A=anglicization T= traditional name Tr= Irish translation of a non-Irish name M= modern creation P= place name L= last name, S= saint's name.
| Name (gender) | Category | Pronunciation | Other Forms* | Origin/Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uaine (f) | T | OO in yeh | - | green |
| Uainionn (f) | T | OO in yin | Uanfind | foam-white complexioned |
| Uaine (f) | T | OO in yeh, WAN yeh | - | green |
| Uaithne (m) | T | OO in yeh, , WAN yeh | Owney, Hewney, Anthony | greenish, from a tribal name |
| Uallach (f) | T | OO uhl ach | - | proud; arrogant |
| Uallachán (m) | T | OO uhl ach awn | Hoolihan | little proud; arrogant man |
| Uallgarg (m) | T | OOL uh gar ug, WAL uh gar ug | - | fierce pride |
| Uasal (f) | T, S | OO a sal | - | noble |
| Úga (m) | Tr | OO ga | Hugh | from Germanic Hugh- "heart, mind, spirit" |
| Uilleam (m) | Tr | WILL yam, ILL yam | Uilleag, William, Liam | from Germanic William- "resolute protector" |
| Uinsean (m) | Tr | In shin | Vincent | from Latin Vincent-conquering |
| Ultán (m) | T,S | UL tawn | Ultan | Ulsterman |
| Úna (f) | T | OO na | Una, Oona, Oonagh, Agnes, Winifred | possibly, "lamb." |
| Urard (m) | T | UR urd | Airard, Irard | very tall |
| Vanessa (f) | M | van NES a | - | name invented by author Jonathan Swift |
| Vaughan | L | VAW han | Ó Beacháin | beech tree |
* names in italics represents names that have no etymological connection to the Irish name, but were used as English "translations" based upon the fact that they have similar sounds or meanings.