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Hugo
Meaning: mind, spirit · Origin: Germanic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Latinised form of Hugh, from Germanic hug, 'mind, heart'.
Famous people named Hugo
- Hugo Boss (designer)
Nicknames
Hughie
Variants & related names
Hugh, Hugues, Ugo
Hugo name art
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FAQ
What does the name Hugo mean?
Hugo means “mind, spirit”. It comes from Germanic.
Is Hugo a popular name?
Hugo is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Hugo?
Hughie.
What are other forms of Hugo?
Hugh, Hugues, Ugo.
Similar names
Bruno · Leonard · Reggie · Albie · Louie · Henry
More: names starting with H · all boys' names
Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.