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Hugh

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 1
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: intelligence, mind, thought.
Hugo comes from the Germanic hug, meaning « intelligence, mind, thought », also found in the French name Hugues.

Name day for Hugh

April 1

Why this day? Hugh is a short form of Hugo, and shares its name day.

Hugh is celebrated in France, Spain, Brazil and Argentina on April 1; the United States on November 17.

The story of the name Hugh

Hugh is a short form of Hugo. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — intelligence, mind, thought, and shares its name day, April 1.

On birth records, Hugh is rarely written as such: the Hughs are Hugos (154,900 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Hugo page.

Frequently asked questions about Hugh

What does Hugh mean?

Hugh is a short form of Hugo, which means intelligence, mind, thought.

When is Hugh's name day?

April 1, together with Hugo: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hugh a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Hugo.

Hugh's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Jessica94%
  2. Jennifer94%
  3. Maeva92%
  4. Julia89%
  5. Laura89%
  6. Clara89%
  7. Sarah89%
  8. Olivia89%
  9. Sonia89%
  10. Elena89%

Love potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Morgane42%
  2. Simone42%
  3. Anne46%
  4. Océane49%
  5. Jeanne49%
  6. Berthe51%
  7. Agnès51%
  8. Édith52%
  9. Laurence52%
  10. Alice52%

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Louna42%
  2. Georgette42%
  3. Zoé42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Océane42%
  6. Lilou42%
  7. Paulette42%
  8. Lola42%
  9. Anaïs43%
  10. Manon43%

Crush potential for Hugh

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