What Does the Name Hugo Mean
The name Hugo comes from Spanish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hugo below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hugo Name Meaning
Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, English, Dutch, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic (Latinized)Latinized form of HUGH. As a surname it has belonged to the French author Victor Hugo (1802-1885), the...
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What does the name Hugo mean?
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Is Hugo a boy or girl name?
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