Hugh is the English-language variant of the masculine given name Hugues, itself the Old French variant of Hugo, a short form of Continental Germanic given names beginning in the element * hug- "mind, spirit" (Old English hyġe).
HUGH definition: a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “heart, mind.” See examples of Hugh used in a sentence.
Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and producer. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as superhero, period, and romance characters.
From the Germanic name Hugo, derived from Old Frankish hugi or Old High German hugu meaning "mind, thought, spirit" (Proto-Germanic * hugiz). It was common among Frankish and French nobility, being borne by Hugh Capet, a 10th-century king of France who founded the Capetian dynasty.
In the 10th century the duchy of Burgundy fell into the hands of Hugh the Great, father of Hugh Capet, on whose death in 956 it passed to his son Otto, and, in 965, to his son Henry.
The famous Hughs below have many different professions, including notable actors named Hugh, famous athletes named Hugh, and even musicians named Hugh. Hugh Jackman is certainly one of the most famous Hughs on this list.
50+ Famous Hughs | List of Famous People Named Hugh - Ranker
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