Baby name
STABLE
🇪🇸 Urraca
/oo · RAH · kah/
Meaning
“Magpie (Old Spanish, possibly Latin furax)”
Old Spanish feminine name meaning 'magpie', probably derived from Latin furax meaning 'thievish', in reference to the magpie's habit of collecting shiny objects. Some scholars suggest Basque origin. Borne by several medieval Iberian queens, including Queen Urraca of León and Castile (1079–1126).
Nicknames
none
Vibe
passionatevibrant
How it ages.
Rare; associated with medieval Spanish queens and nobility
The cultural moment.
Limited contemporary use; primarily historical or genealogical interest