| Meaning | one, unity |
| Origin | Irish, Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Una |
About Una
Choosing a name for your baby girl is a meaningful and exciting decision, and the name Una carries a unique blend of history and beauty. With origins rooted in Irish and Latin, Una holds the sweet meaning of "lamb" and "together." This name's versatility is showcased by its variations like Unna, Oona, and Euna, making it a standout choice.
Una has left its mark on various fields, from literature with Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" to the world of entertainment, featuring talents like Una Merkel and Una Stubbs. This name exudes both simplicity and sophistication, making it suitable for modern times while embracing its classic roots.
Fictionally, Una has graced the pages of novels like "Skulduggery Pleasant" and animated series such as "Gargoyles," reflecting its adaptability to various creative narratives.
With its gentle sound and rich cultural history, Una offers a name that carries a sense of unity and grace. For parents seeking a name that's both distinctive and timelessly elegant, Una could be the perfect choice for their precious baby girl.
Nicknames for Una
| Uni |
| Nana |
| Unie |
| Annie |
| Unni |
Famous People Named Una
| Una Merkel | American actress |
| Una Stubbs | English actress |
| Una O'Connor | Irish-American actress |
| Una Healy | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Una Loughrey | Irish track and field athlete |
| Una Hunt | Irish musicologist |
| Una Marson | Jamaican feminist, activist, and writer |
| Una Plapinger | American musician - The Knocks |
| Una Vincenzo Troubridge | British sculptor and writer |
| Una Hanbury | British opera singer |
| Una Barry | Irish journalist and writer |
| Una Troy | Irish author and journalist |
| Una Tynan | Irish soprano |
| Una Keogh | Irish swimmer |
| Una Rónán | Irish journalist |
| Una Davis | Irish suffragist and nationalist |
| Una Morris | Australian politician |
| Una Gray | New Zealand artist |
| Una Maguire | Northern Irish actress |
| Una O'Doherty | Irish neurologist |
Characters Named Una
| Una Perrin | "Skulduggery Pleasant" series by Derek Landy |
| Una Alconbury | "Bridget Jones's Diary" by Helen Fielding |
| Una Woodruff | "Una Woodruff" series by Victoria Kann |
| Una Kozlov | "Sanctuary" TV series |
| Una Drake | "Una Drake" series by Dyan Sheldon |
| Una Stubbs | Character in the TV show "Sherlock" |
| Una Bourne | "Aces" book series by G. Wayne Miller |
| Una Moss | "The Bed-Sitting Room" by Spike Milligan |
| Una Persson | "The Nomad of Time" series by Michael Moorcock |
| Una Owens | Character in "The Chrysalids" by John Wyndham |
| Una Nomali | "Burger's Daughter" by Nadine Gordimer |
| Una Quigley | "Grainne" series by Michael D. Carroll |
| Una Ellis-Fermor | "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" by Winifred Watson |
| Una Carter | "The Silent Wife" by A.S.A. Harrison |
| Una Crowe | Character in the TV series "Spooks" |
| Una Fairchild | Character in "Taming the Highlander" by May McGoldrick |
| Una Lavelle | "The Girl Who Couldn't Read" by John Harding |