Hugh

[ hyooor, often, yoo ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hugh¹

Variant of Hughes ( def )

Example Sentences

Blackadder and House actor Hugh Laurie was in the 1980 Cambridge crew, while historian Dan Snow was in the Oxford boat from 1999-2001.

From BBC

Hugh Alderwick, Director of Policy at the Health Foundation think-tank, who advised Labour in opposition, points out that the big focus is on hitting the 18-week hospital waiting time targets.

From BBC

The party is celebrating Australia, which makes possible a guest shot from Kylie Minogue, who will perform, and a running joke involving Hugh Jackman, whose face is never seen, as the actor is not Hugh Jackman, which is part of the joke.

From Los Angeles Times

Unless, it actually is Hugh Jackman, which would be an even better joke.

From Los Angeles Times

"When we used to go visiting, Roddy and Hugh would always say 'this will all be yours someday'," he said.

From BBC