Hugh
Hugh is the French form of the male given name Hugh.
Hugh is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name Hugues is closely linked to the early history of France through Hugues Capet, the first king of the Capetian dynasty who founded the French monarchy in 987.
- The French name Hugues is a cognate of the English 'Hugh', both deriving from the Germanic word for 'mind' or 'spirit'.
- While the English 'Hugh' is common, the French version Hugues is almost exclusively found in historical or genealogical contexts rather than on modern birth certificates.
Examples in context
- Madame Dupont, permettez-moi de vous présenter Monsieur Hugues Thompson.Mrs. Dupont, allow me to introduce Mr. Hugh Thompson.
- Salut Hugo, tu viens à la fête ce soir?Hey Hugh, are you coming to the party tonight?
- Est-ce que Hugh est là ?Is Hugh here?
- Je connais un homme nommé Hugh.I know a man named Hugh.
- Hugh est très gentil avec moi.Hugh is very kind to me.
Example conversation
Emma is introducing her friend to Hugo.
- EmmaHugo, je te présente Hugh.Hugo, I would like you to meet Hugh.
- HugoEnchanté de faire ta connaissance, Hugh.Nice to meet you, Hugh.
- EmmaHugh est un collègue de travail.Hugh is a work colleague.
- HugoC'est super, bienvenue Hugh !That's great, welcome Hugh!
