Hugues

Hugues is the French variant of the name Hugo and means 'the thinking mind' or 'the wise'. The name comes from the Old High German hugu, which means 'thought, understanding, mind'. In other languages, variants include Hugh or Hughes in English and Ugo in Italian.

What does the name Hugues mean?

The name Hugues, the French form of Hugo, carries the meanings 'the thinking mind' and 'the wise' and derives from the Old High German word hugu, which means 'thought, understanding, mind'. The feminine form in French is Huguette.

Where does the name Hugues come from?

Hugues has its roots in Old High German and means 'the thinking mind' or 'the wise'. The term comes from the Old High German hugu, which means 'thought, understanding, mind'. The language is French.

How do you pronounce Hugues?

The pronunciation of the name Hugues is one syllable in French as [yɡ] or can also be rendered in German as two syllables [ˈhyːgəs]. The rounded ü sound gives the name a high tonal quality, and the soft, often barely audible ending adds elegance. Hugues radiates a cultivated and stylish aura – reserved, international, and with a subtle nobility.

When is the name day of Hugues?

The name day for Hugues is celebrated on April 1 and April 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Hugues is a rather rare name. In 2012, it ranked 3,479th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,204th. Between 2010 and 2024, Hugues was given in Germany approximately 20 times, placing it at 5,934th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been chosen for newborns.

Famous people

• Guillaume-Hugues D'Estaing (French Cardinal)
• Hugues Absil (Painter from France)
• Hugues Aycelin (Theologian from France)
• Hugues Briatte (French Rugby Player)
• Hugues Broussard (French Swimmer)
• Hugues Claude Pissarro (French Painter)
• Hugues Cuenod (Opera Singer from Switzerland)
• Hugues de Montalembert (French Painter)
• Hugues de Pierrepont (Swedish Bishop)
• Hugues de Roussan (Canadian Handball Player)
• Hugues Delorme (Writer from France)
• Hugues Duboscq (Swimmer from France)
• Hugues Krafft (Photographer from France)
• Hugues Nanmi (Cameroonian Footballer)
• Hugues Obry (French Fencer)
• Hugues Sambin (French Artist)
• Hugues Sweeney (Artist from France)
• Hugues Tshiyinga Mafo (Congolese Sprinter)
• Hugues Wembangomo (Congolese Footballer)
• Jean-Hugues Anglade (French Actor)