Hugues
Meaning of Hugues
Hugues is a masculine name with French origins. It is pronounced as "ewg" (/yˈg/) in French. This elegant and sophisticated name has variations such as Hugh. Hugues carries a timeless charm and has been used for baby boys for many years. Although not extremely popular, it has made appearances in the United States, ranking 8236th in 1991 and 6523rd in 1985. The name Hugues is associated with strength, intelligence, and charisma, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their little boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ewg (/yˈg/)
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Notable People Named Hugues
| Hugues Quiéret was a French nobleman, admiral, and military commander known for his service and leadership in Picardy. |
| Hugues Fabrice Zango is a Burkinabé athlete known for his achievements in the triple jump, including setting the world indoor record and winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Hugues Alexandre Joseph Meunier was a prominent French Army general in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. |
| Hugues Jean Marie Auffray, also known as Hugues Aufray, is a renowned French singer-songwriter and guitarist. |
| Robert Charles Henri Le Roux, also known as Hugues Le Roux, was a French writer and journalist who focused on writing about the French colonies and travel. |
| Hugues Gentillon is a Haitian film director, screenwriter, producer, and scientist, as well as the founder of Yugy Pictures Entertainment. |
| Hugues Pagan is a renowned French detective and television writer. |
| Hugues Merle (1822–1881) was a French painter known for his sentimental and moral subject matter, often compared to William-Adolphe Bouguereau. |
| Hugues Claude Pissarro, also known as H. Claude Pissarro or Isaac Pomié, is a French painter whose work has been exhibited in Europe and the United States, and who was commissioned to paint a portrait of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower for the White House in 1959. |
| Hugues Lepic - Hugues Bernard Charles Lepic is a private equity professional and investor, known for founding and leading Aleph Capital Partners after a successful career at Goldman Sachs. |
| Hugues Fournel is a Canadian kayaker from Lachine, Quebec, who won the 2011 Pan American championship and competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. |
| Hugues Lapointe was a Canadian lawyer, Member of Parliament, and Lieutenant Governor of Quebec from 1966 to 1978. |
| Hugues Quester is a prolific French actor known for his roles in over 60 films and television shows, including his starring role in Raúl Ruiz's 1983 film City of Pirates. |
| Hugues C. Pernath was a Belgian writer known for co-founding the avant-garde magazine Gard Sivik and being a member of the Pink Poets, with the literary award Hugues C. Pernath-prijs named in his honor. |
| Hugues Portelli is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-d'Oise department and is affiliated with the Union for a Popular Movement. |
