Hugh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hugh
Variant of Hughes ( def. )
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Following the death of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-men’ actor Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Feige, Jonathan Frakes, Bryan Batt and more are memorializing the acclaimed actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Longtime co-star Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, remembered Stewart as both "one of the greats of stage and screen" and "a tremendous friend and man."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
And while the Hugh Jackman treatment arrives next year, it can safely be said that the undisputed champ is “Muppet Treasure Island,” with Tim Curry, recently departed, stealing everyone’s heart, and everything not nailed down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Hugh Harper said when Leona was born he was the "first to hold her"
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
As Herbert and Hugh hurried off, Mrs. Grayson turned to the rest of the class.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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