What Does the Name Hugh Mean
The name Hugh comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hugh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hugh Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Germanic element hug, meaning "heart, mind, spirit". It was common among Frankish and French nobility, being borne by Hugh Capet, a 10th-century king of France who founded the Capetian dynasty. The...
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