Hugh is the English-language variant of the masculine given name Hugues, itself the Old French variant of Hugo, a short form of Continental Germanic given names beginning in the element * hug- "mind, …

Apr 23, 2024 · From the Germanic name Hugo, derived from Old Frankish hugi or Old High German hugu meaning "mind, thought, spirit" (Proto-Germanic * hugiz). It was common among Frankish and …

3 days ago · Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan batter who went on to become the England team’s first managing director, has died from bowel cancer

1 day ago · Liz Caplan, Hugh Jackman’s vocal coach for “Song Sung Blue,” revealed the actor’s top Neil Diamond tracks while discussing his approach to the music.

Jul 9, 2025 · Curious about the name Hugh? Explore its Germanic and French origins, rich meanings, and popularity. Learn pronunciations, variations, and notable namesakes.

HUGH definition: a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “heart, mind.” See examples of Hugh used in a sentence.

4 days ago · Hugh Morris, the former England opening batter and colossus of Glamorgan cricket, has died at the age of 62 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Morris' three England caps all came in the …

Dec 14, 2025 · Popular given name in medieval England, partly due to the fame of Saint Hugh, bishop of Lincoln. In quiet use today, more common in the U.K. and Ireland than in the U.S.A.

Dec 24, 2025 · The name Hugh is a boy's name of German, English, Irish origin meaning "mind, intellect". Patrician to the core, Hugh was firmly in the Top 100 until 1903.

2 days ago · Former England Cricketer Hugh Morris has passed away at the age of 62 after a long battle with bowel cancer. His death was announced on Sunday 28 Dece.