Hugh from the Germanic element hug, meaning "heart, mind, spirit". It was common among Frankish and French nobility, being borne by Hugh Capet, a 10th-century king of France who founded the Capetian dynasty. The Normans brought the name to England and it became common there, even more so after the time of the 12th-century bishop Saint Hugh of Lincoln, who was known for his charity.
English masculine name.
Saintly namesake: Hugh of Lincoln was a 12th-century bishop known for his compassion and reform efforts in England. He is one of several saints named Hugh. (November 17 · 12th century)
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