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Hugh

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 1 In French: Hugo
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Mind, intelligence or spirit.
From Germanic hug, meaning mind, intelligence or soul.

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 — mind, intelligence or spirit, and shares its name day, April 1.

On birth records, Hugh is rarely written as such: the Hughs are Hugos (413,516 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 mind, intelligence or spirit.

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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Ciara94%
  2. Alessia93%
  3. Bahiana90%
  4. Cloe89%
  5. Zara89%
  6. Rihana89%
  7. Ruby88%
  8. Josselyn87%
  9. Yadira86%
  10. Emely86%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah48%
  2. Megan55%
  3. Joseline55%
  4. Selenia57%
  5. Lua57%
  6. Aimee58%
  7. Rose59%
  8. Alaia60%
  9. Ona63%
  10. Darlene64%

Love potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Gemma79%
  2. Megan77%
  3. Alessia77%
  4. Alisson77%
  5. Cloe77%
  6. Ruby76%
  7. Zara75%
  8. Bahiana75%
  9. Rihana75%
  10. Cristel74%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaia42%
  2. Hannah46%
  3. Itzel53%
  4. Lua53%
  5. Selenia56%
  6. Maiara56%
  7. Venecia57%
  8. Aynara57%
  9. Katrina57%
  10. Mei57%

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Hada42%
  2. Zara42%
  3. Dayra42%
  4. Kendra42%
  5. Dahiara42%
  6. Josselyn42%
  7. Ona43%
  8. Franccesca43%
  9. Rihana44%
  10. Daila45%

Crush potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Zara96%
  2. Cloe96%
  3. Rihana96%
  4. Emely96%
  5. Ruby96%
  6. Dayra96%
  7. Alessia96%
  8. Bahiana96%
  9. Ciara96%
  10. Mikeila96%
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