hugh
n. countablen. a common traditional name for a man. It is a very old name that comes from words meaning 'heart' or 'mind'.
n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the word 'hug', meaning heart, mind, or spirit.
My friend Hugh is coming to dinner tonight.
The author Hugh Lofting is best known for creating the character of Doctor Dolittle in his children's books.
While the name Hugh has seen fluctuating popularity over the centuries, it remains a staple of British nomenclature, often associated with historical figures and literary characters alike.
From the Old French aristocratic and saint's name Hughe, brought to England by Normans, from a short form of Germanic names beginning with Proto-Germanic *hugiz (“heart, mind”), such as Hubert. Cognate with Old English hyġe (“mind, spirit, intellect”). More at high, how.
As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.