Hugh

American  

[hyoo, yoo] / hyu, yu /

noun

1. a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “heart, mind.”

---

Etymology

Origin of Hugh

Variant of Hughes ( def. )

Example Sentences

Speaking to BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, Cornwell said arms dealer Roper, played by Hugh Laurie in the TV adaptation, was actually based on disgraced businessman Ronnie Cornwell.

From BBC

Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston in an interview attributed the growth to strong viewership of older films like “Avatar” and “Zootopia” that had sequels come out last year as well as general entertainment shows like ABC’s “High Potential.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Ridiculous, huh? Never thought of it like that. But you might be right. My dead uncle, Hugh, used to swallow farthing coins. Said it was revenge against his ulcers. Seemed ridiculous, but he was one of the most exciting people I’ve ever known.”

From Literature

Ratner stepped away from work including a biopic about Playboy founder Hugh Hefner he was producing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Cotswolds is home to a galaxy of homegrown and Hollywood stars including the Beckhams, presenter Jeremy Clarkson, model Kate Moss and actor Hugh Grant to name but a few.

From BBC