Ulysse
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ulysse
Ulysse is the French form of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixes, which itself comes from the Greek Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς), meaning "one who is angry" or "wrathful" from the root odys- (hatred).
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Etymology
Ulysse is the French form of Ulysses, derived from the Latin Ulixes, which itself comes from the Greek Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς), meaning "one who is angry" or "wrathful" from the root odys- (hatred). The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic and secular contexts, with historical significance stemming from Homer's Odyssey where Ulysses is the hero of the epic tale.
Ulysse currently ranks #13,907 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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