The baby name Ugis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈuɟis/ (approx. "OO-yees").
Ugis is Latvian in Origin.
The baby name Ugis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈuɟis/ (approx. "OO-yees").
Ugis is Latvian in Origin.
Ugis is the diacritic-free form of the Latvian name Uģis, a masculine given name rooted in the Baltic onomastic tradition. Its meaning is commonly connected with the Baltic word for “fire” (Latvian uguns, Lithuanian ugnis), yielding an evocative sense of “fiery, ardent, spirited.” Some sources also see a possible convergence with the Germanic Hugh/Hugo (from Proto-Germanic hugiz “mind, spirit”), a reading that fits the name’s crisp, two-syllable shape without changing its local character. The name entered wider Latvian use in the 20th century and remains familiar through bearers such as composer Uģis Prauliņš.
Variants and related forms include Uģis (standard Latvian spelling), Ugis (used internationally), and the affectionate diminutive Uģītis. Cross-Baltic parallels are Lithuanian Ugnius (m.) and Ugnė (f.). Overall, Ugis balances a compact sound with imagery of warmth, energy, and inner resolve.
Ugis is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 12 recorded uses, across 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Ugis is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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