Hugues

mind or intellect (variant of Hugo)

boyGerman

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Hugues meaning & origin

Hugues is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "mind or intellect (variant of Hugo)". Listed origin: German.

Pronunciation

yoog

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Hugues. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Hug

Middle Name Ideas

  • Hugues James
  • Hugues Alexander
  • Hugues William
  • Hugues Thomas

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugues

What does the name Hugues mean?

Hugues is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "mind or intellect (variant of Hugo)". Listed origin: German.

How do you pronounce Hugues?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is yoog. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Hugues?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Hugues. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Hugues?

Ideas to try include Hug. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Hugues?

Try Hugues James, Hugues Alexander, Hugues William, Hugues Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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