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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. Naël90%
  2. Robin88%
  3. Timéo87%
  4. Liam87%
  5. Léo84%
  6. Sacha82%
  7. Raphaël81%
  8. Adam78%
  9. Nolan78%
  10. Mohamed76%

Bottom 10

  1. Martin62%
  2. Augustin67%
  3. Aaron69%
  4. Jules69%
  5. Gabriel69%
  6. Gabin71%
  7. Maël74%
  8. Marceau75%
  9. Mohamed76%
  10. Adam78%

Love potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Timéo81%
  2. Léo80%
  3. Naël79%
  4. Mohamed78%
  5. Robin77%
  6. Augustin74%
  7. Liam74%
  8. Martin72%
  9. Gabin71%
  10. Adam70%

Bottom 10

  1. Maël54%
  2. Gabriel59%
  3. Marceau61%
  4. Nolan61%
  5. Sacha62%
  6. Aaron64%
  7. Jules67%
  8. Raphaël67%
  9. Adam70%
  10. Gabin71%

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Maël42%
  2. Timéo45%
  3. Jules45%
  4. Naël47%
  5. Sacha49%
  6. Nolan52%
  7. Liam52%
  8. Robin53%
  9. Gabin55%
  10. Léo56%

Crush potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Timéo96%
  2. Naël96%
  3. Liam94%
  4. Léo90%
  5. Robin87%
  6. Nolan86%
  7. Sacha85%
  8. Adam82%
  9. Raphaël82%
  10. Mohamed78%

Bottom 10

  1. Martin53%
  2. Augustin66%
  3. Gabin66%
  4. Aaron69%
  5. Gabriel71%
  6. Marceau73%
  7. Maël76%
  8. Jules77%
  9. Mohamed78%
  10. Adam82%
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