"wrathful"
Origin: Greek
Language: Latin
Ulices
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The name of Homer's greatest hero, in its Spanish form
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Meaning & Origin
"wounded in the thigh"
Origin: Greek mythology tradition
Language: Spanish
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The Story of Ulices
Ulices is the Spanish/Latin variant of Ulysses, the Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus. The etymology is debated: some scholars link it to the Greek odyssomai (to be wrathful) or to a root meaning wounded in the thigh. Odysseus was the cunning hero of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, whose ten-year journey home from Troy became one of the greatest stories ever told. Ulices/Ulises is the Spanish world's connection to this epic hero.
Ulices/Ulises has been a steady name in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Central America, where the classical hero tradition blended with Catholic naming. In the US, it appears primarily in Hispanic communities as a dignified classical choice.
Odysseus/Ulysses is one of the most enduring figures in Western literature, appearing in Homer, Virgil, Dante, Shakespeare, Tennyson, and James Joyce's landmark 1922 modernist novel Ulysses. Naming a child Ulices connects them to this extraordinary legacy of intelligence and perseverance.
Historical Record
Ulices first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 1,542 babies have been named Ulices in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ulices is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,825 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Odysseus/Ulysses is the hero of Homer's Odyssey, one of the oldest and most influential stories in Western literature
- James Joyce's modernist masterpiece Ulysses (1922) retells Homer's epic in a single day in Dublin
- President Ulysses S. Grant was named after the epic hero
Ulices in Other Languages
Greek
Odysseus
Latin
Ulysses
Italian
Ulisse
Spanish
Ulises
Popularity Over Time
#2,825
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Ulysses S. Grant
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18th President of the United States and Union general who led the North to victory in the Civil War
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The cunning hero of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, famous for the Trojan Horse and a ten-year journey home
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,825
- Total SSA Count
- 46
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Latin American Italian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Uli
Ulice
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulices
What does the name Ulices mean?
"wrathful" (from Greek). "wounded in the thigh" (from Greek mythology tradition). Ulices is the Spanish/Latin variant of Ulysses, the Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus. The etymology is debated: some scholars link it to the Greek odyssomai (to be wrathful) or to a root meaning wounded in the thigh. Odysseus was the cunning hero of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, whose ten-year journey home from Troy became one of the greatest stories ever told. Ulices/Ulises is the Spanish world's connection to this epic hero.
What is the origin of the name Ulices?
Ulices has Greek, Greek mythology tradition, Spanish, Latin American, and Italian origins. In Greek, it means "wrathful". In Greek mythology tradition, it means "wounded in the thigh".
Is Ulices a boy or girl name?
Ulices is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Ulices?
Ulices is currently ranked #2825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ulices?
Common nicknames for Ulices include Uli and Ulice.
What are good middle names for Ulices?
Popular middle name pairings include Ulices Miguel, Ulices Antonio, Ulices Rafael, Ulices Jesus, Ulices Eduardo, Ulices Alejandro, and Ulices Ivan.
What are good sibling names for Ulices?
Names that pair well with Ulices as siblings include Hector, Achilles, Diana, Elena, Rodrigo, Aurora, and Nestor.
How many syllables does Ulices have?
Ulices has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Ulices a common or rare name?
Ulices is an uncommon name, ranked #2825 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Ulices
Ulices is a boy name with Spanish, Latin American, and Italian origins . The name means "wrathful" in Greek .
Ulices is currently ranked #2,825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Ulices has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Ulices include Uli and Ulice. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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