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Hugh
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hugh.
Primary meaning
Heart; mind; spirit; from Germanic "hug"
Pronunciation: HYOO
Profile summary
Saint Hugh; popular name medieval. The current meaning shown for this name is Heart; mind; spirit; from Germanic "hug". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HYOO. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hugh. Hugh appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hugh is currently cataloged under Germanic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Heart; mind; spirit; from Germanic "hug".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Germanic origin and Germanic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hugh is grouped as a classic boy name. Related forms for this profile include Hugh. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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