Ulysse
/Y-UW-L-IY-S/
The French form of Ulysses, the Latin version of Odysseus. The Greek name's origin is debated, with an old reading linking it to anger or being wronged.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Ulysse is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “The French form of Ulysses, the Latin version of Odysseus. The Greek name's origin is debated, with an old reading linking it to anger or being wronged.”.
Ulysse is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The French form of Ulysses, the Latin version of Odysseus. The Greek name's origin is debated, with an old reading linking it to anger or being wronged." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among French, European families, Ulysse carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Ulysse
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Ulysse lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Ulysse's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Ulysse's saint & feast day →What does Ulysse's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ulysse resonates in either tradition.
Ulysse's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ulysse's full reading →
Does Ulysse go with your family's names?
Ulysse breaks into 5 sounds: /Y-UW-L-IY-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ulysse sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ulysse beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ulysse — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ulysse
If Ulysse resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Ulysse
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Common questions about Ulysse
What does the name Ulysse mean?
Ulysse means "The French form of Ulysses, the Latin version of Odysseus. The Greek name's origin is debated, with an old reading linking it to anger or being wronged.." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Ulysse a boy or girl name?
Ulysse is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Ulysse?
Ulysse is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Ulysse a Christian name?
Yes. Ulysse is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Ulysse mean in French?
Ulysse originates from French, where it means "The French form of Ulysses, the Latin version of Odysseus. The Greek name's origin is debated, with an old reading linking it to anger or being wronged.."
What are common nicknames for Ulysse?
Common short forms of Ulysse include Ulu, Lysse.
What is the numerology of Ulysse?
Ulysse has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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