Hughie

American

[hyoo-ee, yoo-ee] / ˈhju i, ˈju i /

noun

a male given name, form of Hugh.

Hughie British

/ ˈhjuːɪ /

noun

informal the god of rain and of surf (esp in the phrases send her down, Hughie! and send 'em up, Hughie! )

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Etymology

Origin of Hughie

C20: of uncertain origin

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Hughie

Hughie and Annie are expecting a daughter named Robin, for example — a reveal that left Quaid in tears.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

Not long after that, Hughie realizes Butcher also needs to be laid low to prevent more suffering.

From Salon ● May 24, 2026

There was this scene with Frenchie and Petit Hughie.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

By far and away the richest person on the under 35 list is the Duke of Westminster, "Hughie" Grosvenor, with an estimated wealth of almost £10bn.

From BBC ● May 19, 2023

“Aren’t you going to let him go?” asked Hughie.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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