Hugh is the English-language variant of the masculine given name Hugues, itself the Old French variant of Hugo, a short form of Continental Germanic given names beginning in the element * …

Hugh definition: a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “heart, mind.”. See examples of HUGH used in a sentence.

Apr 23, 2024 · From the Germanic name Hugo, derived from Old Frankish hugi or Old High German hugu meaning "mind, thought, spirit" (Proto-Germanic * hugiz). It was common …

Hugh is used chiefly in the English language and its origin is Germanic. The name evolved as a short form of names containing the element 'hugu' (meaning heart, mind, spirit) and beginning …

Hugh definition: A masculine name: var. <i>Hugo.</i>.

Jun 12, 2025 · Hugh is a boy's name of German, English, Irish origin meaning "mind, intellect". Hugh is the 763 ranked male name by popularity.

May 7, 2024 · Hugh is a boy’s name with French, English, and Germanic origins. As a name in English, it is a form of masculine Hugues. It means ‘intellect’ or ‘mind,’ ‘thought’ or ‘spirit.’. …

Hugh is a male given name of Old French origin, derived from the Germanic name Hugo. It generally means "heart," "mind," or "intelligent." It is also used as a surname in some cases. …

This name derives from the French “Hugues,” which in turn derives from an Old Low Franconian given name based on the Ancient Germanic element “*hugiz,” meaning “mind, bright in mind …

Hugh as a boys' name is pronounced hew. It is of Old French and Old German origin, and the meaning of Hugh is "soul, mind, intellect". From Hugues, an Old French name of Germanic …