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BoyPronounced German /ˈʊl.ʁɪç/German language family

Ulrich

A name of Old German origin.

Quick answer

Ulrich is a boy name with Old German roots.

Pronunciation: German /ˈʊl.ʁɪç/.

GenderBoy
OriginOld German
PronunciationGerman /ˈʊl.ʁɪç/
Language familyGerman

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Old German name Odalric, derived from the element uodil "heritage" combined with rih "ruler, king". This was the name of two German saints. Another famous bearer was Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531), also known as Huldrych, the leader of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland.

Notes and context

Usage: german, germanic