Hughes
The name Hughes is used as a surname of English origin. The meaning of Hughes is 'son of Hugh.' This name is derived from the German given name Hugh which means 'heart/mind'. This meaning actually denotes the quality of Saint Hugh. This name has evolved from the Irish surname Ó hAodha meaning 'descendant of Aodh,'. This word is hence anglicized as Hugh, Hughes or Hayes. A famous person with this name is Hughes Day Rudd who was a television journalist, best known for being a news correspondent for CBS News and ABC News. He was known for his sense of humor, and his rustic style of anchoring. There are many variations to this name such as McHugh, MacHugh, O'Hugh, Ap Huw, Huson, Hughs, Hews, Hayes, Haynes, Haines, and Pugh.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
mind, intellect; son of Aodh
Origin
English, Scottish, Irish surname
Numerology
H is for hug, give one today!
U is for useful, always to others.
G is for glow, the warmth of your smile.
H is for hand, that you always give.
E is for exquisite, who could argue?
S is for sincere, a model of truth.
Lucky
Hughes lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Hughes
- Thomas Hughes hymnist
- Hughes Cleaver Canadian MP
- Hughes Eng Canadian community activist
- Hughes Rudd American television journalist
- Hughes Winborne American film editor
Hughes in Pop Culture
- Mrs. Hughes character on "Downton Abbey"
- Maes Hughes character from the manga/anime 'Fullmetal Alchemist'
