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

He's 10 behind Denis Law and Kenny Dalglish, the greatest players who ever put on a Scotland jersey, three behind the 1928 Wembley Wizard Hughie Gallacher and two behind Lawrie Reilly, the Hibs immortal.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 24, 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

The younger Quaid plays Hughie Campbell in Prime Video’s satirical series about a group of anti-superhero vigilantes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

Hughie was standing beside her with his mouth wide open.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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