From a germanic word meaning “heart, mind.” See examples of hugh used in a sentence. Curious about the name hugh Explore its germanic and french origins, rich meanings, and popularity Learn pronunciations, variations, and notable namesakes. Origin of hugh from the old french aristocratic and saint's name hughe, brought to england by normans, from a short form of germanic names beginning with the element hug (“heart, mind”), such as hubert.
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