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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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Friendship potential for Hugh

Love potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Selene42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Iris46%
  4. Ainara46%
  5. Ivanna49%
  6. Iara49%
  7. Maia50%
  8. Selva50%
  9. Alejandrina50%
  10. Berta51%

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Betina42%
  2. Zulema42%
  3. Avril42%
  4. Melody42%
  5. Nahiara42%
  6. Zulma42%
  7. Maia42%
  8. Iara42%
  9. Gisel42%
  10. Lola42%

Crush potential for Hugh

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