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Hugh

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 1 In French: Hugo
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: intelligence and thought.
From Germanic hug, denoting intelligence and thought.

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 and thought, and shares its name day, April 1.

On birth records, Hugh is rarely written as such: the Hughs are Hugos (101,189 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 and 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. Florida92%
  2. Dora92%
  3. June90%
  4. Elena89%
  5. Georgina88%
  6. Hedi87%
  7. Cécilia87%
  8. Felipa86%
  9. Lucinda86%
  10. Leny86%

Love potential for Hugh

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Zulma42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Hedi42%
  5. Lili42%
  6. Candida42%
  7. Ofelia43%
  8. Loni43%
  9. Aria45%
  10. Dulce45%

Crush potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Elena96%
  2. Lea96%
  3. Hedi96%
  4. Florida96%
  5. Gloria95%
  6. Celina95%
  7. Rosina94%
  8. Georgina93%
  9. Jeni93%
  10. Lina92%
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