Hugo Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Hugo means mind, heart, spirit. From the Germanic hug, meaning mind, heart, or spirit.

Hugo comes from the Germanic hug, meaning mind, heart, or spirit. It is the Latinised or continental form of Hugh, which arrived in England with the Normans. The name was widely used in Spain, France, Germany, and Scandinavia, and has recently grown in the English-speaking world. Victor Hugo, the author of Les Miserables, carried it as a surname, and the actor Hugo Weaving carries it as a first name. It is short, round, and has a pleasantly old-world feel without being heavy. Parents who like Hugh but want a softer vowel ending often choose Hugo.

Variants of Hugo

HughHuguesUgoHugon

Well-known people named Hugo

Hugo Weaving.

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