Hugh
[hjuː]Meaning
from the Germanic element hugu, meaning "mind, thought, spirit"
Background Story
Hugh is the English form of the Germanic name Hugo, derived from the element hugu, meaning "mind, thought, spirit". The Normans brought it to England, where it became common, and it is also used in Ireland and Scotland as the Anglicized form of Aodh and Aisdean. The English spelling comes from the Picard variant Hughes, and the modern pronunciation was influenced by the Norman form Hue.
Variations
Hugo, Hughie
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