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Hugh

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 1 In French: Hugo
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: intelligence, spirit, thought.
From Germanic hug 'mind, intelligence, spirit'; a name widely spread among the Franks and medieval noble houses.

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

On birth records, Hugh is rarely written as such: the Hughs are Hugos (102,347 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Hugo page. Hugh is also a short form of Ugo.

Frequently asked questions about Hugh

What does Hugh mean?

Hugh is a short form of Hugo, which means intelligence, spirit, 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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Ayesha96%
  2. Keila94%
  3. Kiara94%
  4. Ciara94%
  5. Daiana94%
  6. Alessia93%
  7. Flavia92%
  8. Mila90%
  9. Kenia90%
  10. Fiona90%

Bottom 10

  1. Anne48%
  2. Iona50%
  3. Firdaous53%
  4. Edna55%
  5. Insaf55%
  6. Megan55%
  7. Céleste56%
  8. Muriel57%
  9. Safaa57%
  10. Danae57%

Love potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Gabriella84%
  2. Ella82%
  3. Hanaa80%
  4. Ylenia80%
  5. Sol80%
  6. Mila79%
  7. Flavia79%
  8. Ashley79%
  9. Alexa78%
  10. Megan77%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaia42%
  2. Arya43%
  3. Anne46%
  4. Iona47%
  5. Aria47%
  6. Céleste47%
  7. Alia48%
  8. Indira49%
  9. Ivanna49%
  10. Danae49%

Professional potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Sofia Maria81%
  2. Doha77%
  3. Maren76%
  4. Kawtar76%
  5. Hafsa74%
  6. Elba73%
  7. Grace73%
  8. Agata72%
  9. Insaf72%
  10. Noha72%

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Avril42%
  3. Danna42%
  4. Lya42%
  5. Nicol42%
  6. Fiorella43%
  7. Arianne45%
  8. Aria45%
  9. Dafne45%
  10. Frida46%

Crush potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Rubi96%
  2. Mila96%
  3. Kiara96%
  4. Ashley96%
  5. Lea96%
  6. Mayra96%
  7. Daiana96%
  8. Giulia96%
  9. Gina96%
  10. Ayla96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anne42%
  2. Paule50%
  3. Astrid53%
  4. Muriel56%
  5. Ivanna56%
  6. Insaf56%
  7. Iona56%
  8. Alia56%
  9. Indira56%
  10. Hafsa58%
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