Name:
Hugh
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Hugh is an English variant of Hugo. Hugo originates in Germanic languages and means "spirited". As a masculine given name it has been popular over centuries, in many different European languages. In the United States, it has regained popularity in recent years. It functions as a surname as well, the famous bearer being Victor Hugo, a French writer.
Pronunciation:
HYOO
The Five Elements:
Wood
Famous Hugh:
Hugh Grant : actor
Hugh Jackman : actor
Hugh Laurie : actor
Hugh Ray : football player
Hugh Bradley : baseball player
Hugh Dillon : actor
Hugh High : baseball player
Hugh Morlowe : actor
Hugh Pratt : soccer player