Ulices

Boy Name #2,825 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

The name of Homer's greatest hero, in its Spanish form

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Meaning & Origin

"wrathful"

Origin: Greek

Language: Latin

"wounded in the thigh"

Origin: Greek mythology tradition

Language: Spanish

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.

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

Famous People Named Ulices

Ulysses S. Grant

Politician

1822

18th President of the United States and Union general who led the North to victory in the Civil War

Odysseus Fictional

Other

The cunning hero of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, famous for the Trojan Horse and a ten-year journey home

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

Pairs Well With

Ulices Miguel Ulices Antonio Ulices Rafael Ulices Jesus Ulices Eduardo Ulices Alejandro Ulices Ivan

Sibling Names

Hector Achilles Diana Elena Rodrigo Aurora Nestor

Similar Names

Lucius Julian Ulysses Julio Eleazar Ulises Odysseus

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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.