Hughe
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Hughe
The name 'Hughe' is a variant of 'Hugh', derived from the Old Germanic element *hug* meaning "heart, mind, spirit," signifying intelligence or thought.
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Etymology
The name 'Hughe' is a variant of 'Hugh', derived from the Old Germanic element *hug* meaning "heart, mind, spirit," signifying intelligence or thought. It is primarily used in English and French cultures, notably within Christian contexts, and was popularized by medieval saints and Norman nobility, such as Hugh of Lincoln.
Hughe currently ranks #4,455 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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