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Hugh

American  
[hyoo, yoo] / hju, ju /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “heart, mind.”


Etymology

Origin of Hugh

Variant of Hughes ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The choir excelled in their first audition in October 2025, even receiving the coveted Golden Buzzer, and Hugh said that it's "been a bit of a whirlwind since then".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fast facts: A grizzled version of the title character is played by Hugh Jackman in this drama, which reimagines the altruistic thief as an aging man grappling with his violent past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It was founded in 1922 by Hugh and Annie McGroggan, and its produce has won many awards over the years.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Allen, the late Australian entertainer portrayed by Hugh Jackman in Broadway’s Tony-winning “The Boy From Oz,” had played the tune for Manilow in the early ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Without Hugh by my side to translate, every interaction was based upon a series of assumptions.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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