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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. Maeva92%
  2. Clara89%
  3. Sarah89%
  4. Lisa88%
  5. Inès86%
  6. Lou86%
  7. Nina86%
  8. Maelle85%
  9. Emma85%
  10. Léa85%

Bottom 10

  1. Romane59%
  2. Lise62%
  3. Valentine63%
  4. Océane67%
  5. Clémence68%
  6. Elise70%
  7. Lucie71%
  8. Lola72%
  9. Solène72%
  10. Lilou73%

Love potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Maeva79%
  2. Lisa76%
  3. Elisa76%
  4. Margot74%
  5. Maelle74%
  6. Alicia74%
  7. Lina73%
  8. Célia73%
  9. Léonie72%
  10. Nina72%

Bottom 10

  1. Océane49%
  2. Lilou59%
  3. Romane59%
  4. Solène60%
  5. Lise60%
  6. Lola60%
  7. Jade62%
  8. Elise63%
  9. Clémence63%
  10. Eva64%

Professional potential for Hugh

Bottom 10

  1. Louna42%
  2. Zoé42%
  3. Océane42%
  4. Lilou42%
  5. Lola42%
  6. Lou47%
  7. Nina49%
  8. Maeva50%
  9. Emma52%
  10. Solène52%

Crush potential for Hugh

Top 10

  1. Léa96%
  2. Emma96%
  3. Nina96%
  4. Maeva96%
  5. Louna95%
  6. Inès93%
  7. Sarah93%
  8. Alicia93%
  9. Lina92%
  10. Clara92%

Bottom 10

  1. Romane66%
  2. Lise66%
  3. Clémence71%
  4. Elise76%
  5. Solène79%
  6. Eva80%
  7. Jade80%
  8. Valentine80%
  9. Léonie81%
  10. Margaux82%
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