Hugh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hugh
Variant of Hughes ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Over there, film critic Pauline Kael; and there, poet and sitcom star Suzanne Somers; and look, there’s bar-band singer Hugh Cregg, who’ll eventually use the stage name Huey Lewis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Death of Robin Hood is based on a 17th Century ballad of the outlaw, starring Hugh Jackman as the reflective, battle-weary titular character at the end of his life.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"Obviously going into a film like that when you haven't been in a film before and then you're just like on set with like Jodie Comer and Hugh Jackman," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
At the world premiere for series two of the Netflix show on Wednesday night, stars including Maya Jama, Hugh Bonneville and Theo James remained tight-lipped about the prospect of Meghan joining the cast.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
About the same time I was frightening my grandmother, Hugh and his family were packing their belongings for a move to Somalia.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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