Hugh
Hugh is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “Mind, heart, spirit”.
| Meaning | Mind, heart, spirit |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via French |
| Pronunciation | HYOO |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Hugh
Hugh comes from the Germanic name Hugo, from hug, 'mind, heart, spirit'. The Normans brought it to England, where it became very common in the Middle Ages and gave rise to surnames such as Hughes, Hewitt and Hudson. Several saints bore it, including St Hugh of Lincoln, a twelfth-century bishop, and St Hugh of Cluny, an abbot. Hugh Grant and Hugh Jackman are well-known modern bearers.
Is Hugh a Christian name?
Hugh is a traditional Christian name in Britain and France, honoured through medieval saints such as Hugh of Lincoln and Hugh of Cluny.
How popular is Hugh?
A classic but uncommon choice today, more used in Britain and Ireland than in the United States.
Gifts with the name Hugh
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Spellings and variants of Hugh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hugh mean?
Hugh means 'Mind, heart, spirit'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.
Is Hugh a Christian name?
Hugh is a traditional Christian name in Britain and France, honoured through medieval saints such as Hugh of Lincoln and Hugh of Cluny.
How do you pronounce Hugh?
Hugh is pronounced HYOO.
Is Hugh a boy or girl name?
Hugh is usually a boy name.