♂ Name Hugh
Hugh is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Hugh come from?
Hugh is an English form of the French name Hugues, which in turn is of Germanic origin.
What does the name Hugh mean?
Hugh means “spirit”, “heart”, “mind” (from Old High German “hugu”).
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Hugh in the Top 50 Names
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| 🇦🇺 Australia | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
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