Ursula
UR-suh-luh
✦ Meaning
“From Latin 'ursa' meaning bear, symbolizing strength and protection. Popularized by Saint Ursula, a legendary British saint, and later by the sea witch in Disney's The Little Mermaid, giving it both classical and modern cultural resonance.”
Popularity Over Time
Ursula is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Ursula K. Le Guin (author)
- Ursula Andress (actress)
- Ursula (The Little Mermaid)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across German, Scandinavian, and English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
From Latin 'ursa' meaning bear, symbolizing strength and protection. Popularized by Saint Ursula, a legendary British saint, and later by the sea witch in Disney's The Little Mermaid, giving it both classical and modern cultural resonance.
Ursula is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Ursula include Urs, Ursa.
Names that pair beautifully with Ursula include Cordelia, Beatrice, Arabella, Imogen.