Hughie

American

[hyoo-ee, yoo-ee] / ˈhyu i, ˈyu 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

Example Sentences

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There was this scene with Frenchie and Petit Hughie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Margate music producer Hughie Gavin composed the song incorporating the sounds, writing lyrics based on words inspired by the sea which choir members had submitted.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It was a big step when A-Train sincerely says “I’m sorry” to Hughie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2022

In the inside-out world of “The Boys,” which just concluded its third season, Hughie discovers that there are no moral absolutes.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2022

Then one afternoon Hughie came in with an army cot which had a torn canvas.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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