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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Keila94%
  2. Feyza94%
  3. Ciara94%
  4. Zayna94%
  5. Aby93%
  6. Giorgia93%
  7. Zita93%
  8. Kady92%
  9. Rayana90%
  10. Mayra90%

Bottom 10

  1. Kadidja44%
  2. Maryem48%
  3. Soujoud48%
  4. Ysé50%
  5. Ndeye52%
  6. Eslem52%
  7. Firdaous53%
  8. Neva53%
  9. Dune53%
  10. Octavia55%

Love potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Dune42%
  2. Moïra42%
  3. Ysé42%
  4. Lyra44%
  5. Neva46%
  6. Soledad47%
  7. Zelda47%
  8. Vaiana47%
  9. Louve49%
  10. Kaëlys49%

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Kaïly42%
  2. Lexy42%
  3. Keïssy42%
  4. Thanina42%
  5. Avril42%
  6. Mayleen42%
  7. Kaylee42%
  8. Shaïly42%
  9. Lyloo42%
  10. Nayah42%

Crush potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Kady96%
  2. Nana96%
  3. Feyza96%
  4. Rayana96%
  5. Haley96%
  6. Kloe96%
  7. Hania96%
  8. Tyana96%
  9. Syana96%
  10. Mayra96%

Bottom 10

  1. Neva46%
  2. Dune48%
  3. Ndeye50%
  4. Ysé51%
  5. Jelena51%
  6. Kadidja53%
  7. Aure53%
  8. Nihad53%
  9. Soujoud53%
  10. Soledad54%
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