Hugh

American  

[hyoo, yoo] / hyu, yu /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Hugh

Variant of Hughes ( def. )

Example Sentences

Ang Lee’s 1995 version of “Sense and Sensibility,” with Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman and an Oscar-winning script by Ms. Thompson, has always seemed one of the better Austen films—entertaining, intelligent and faithful without making any sacrifice to cinematic excellence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Giulio Douhet, Billy Mitchell, Hugh Trenchard and Alexander de Seversky—theorized, if a bit prematurely, that seizing command of the air was essential and even sufficient for victory.

From The Wall Street Journal

It saw a raft of stars, including Hugh Jackman and Daniel Radcliffe, soaked over the years and led a sopping-wet Davina McCall to exclaim: "I'm in heaven!"

From BBC

Investors will start comparing the sector’s dividend yields and allowed returns on equity to fixed-income alternatives, notes Hugh Wynne, analyst at SSR.

From The Wall Street Journal

ABC managing director Hugh Marks said the deal on the table was financially responsible and competitive for the industry.

From BBC