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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Paola96%
  2. Tiago95%
  3. Aylan94%
  4. Thiago93%
  5. Gianni92%
  6. Lino92%
  7. Leandro92%
  8. Kenzo92%
  9. Alessio92%
  10. Tessa91%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance43%
  2. Mariam48%
  3. Maryam48%
  4. Ana50%
  5. Isaac51%
  6. Abel52%
  7. Hector54%
  8. Diana54%
  9. Armel55%
  10. Céleste56%

Love potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Omer85%
  2. Leandro84%
  3. Paola83%
  4. Aylan83%
  5. Ella82%
  6. Basile82%
  7. Alessio82%
  8. Tiago81%
  9. Lino81%
  10. Mamadou81%

Bottom 10

  1. Diana42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Iris46%
  4. Idriss46%
  5. Owen46%
  6. Céleste47%
  7. Arsène48%
  8. Inaya50%
  9. Maryam51%
  10. Lyna52%

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Mia42%
  2. Lya42%
  3. Louka42%
  4. Kaïs42%
  5. Olympe42%
  6. Joy42%
  7. Maé42%
  8. Luna42%
  9. Mya42%
  10. Cesar43%

Crush potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Tessa96%
  2. Gianni96%
  3. Mila96%
  4. Paola96%
  5. Emy96%
  6. Maé96%
  7. Kenzo96%
  8. Louka96%
  9. Jenna96%
  10. Alessio96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Diana46%
  3. Hortense49%
  4. Abel49%
  5. Maryam51%
  6. Isaac51%
  7. Hector52%
  8. Armel53%
  9. Mariam54%
  10. Ibrahim56%
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