Hugo
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Hugo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A male given name from the Germanic languages, a Latinized form of Hugh.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French Hugo, of Germanic origin, from Frankish *hugi (“thought, mind, spirit”).
Full origin of Hugo →Frequently asked questions
What does “Hugo” mean?
The word “Hugo” means a male given name from the Germanic languages, a Latinized form of Hugh.
How do you pronounce “Hugo”?
“Hugo” is pronounced HYOO-goh (/ˈhju.ɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hugo” in a sentence?
Here is “Hugo” used in a sentence: “Red Mars (1992) won a Nebula and Green Mars (1993) won a Hugo.”
What part of speech is “Hugo”?
Depending on how it is used, “Hugo” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Hugo” come from?
The word “Hugo” comes from Old French. From Old French Hugo, of Germanic origin, from Frankish *hugi (“thought, mind, spirit”).
Is “Hugo” a common word?
“Hugo” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Hugo” have?
“Hugo” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from the Germanic languages, a Latinized form of Hugh.
Is "Hugo" a first name or a surname?
Both. "Hugo" is used as a male given name derived from the Germanic Hugh, and it also exists independently as a French-origin surname. Context, such as its position in a full name, usually clarifies which is meant.
What is the Hugo Award named after?
The Hugo Award is a statuette given out by the World Science Fiction Society; it is not directly defined here as named after a person, though it shares its name with the given name and surname "Hugo." It is one of the most recognized honors in science fiction and fantasy writing.
Are there multiple places called Hugo in the United States?
Yes, at least two: Hugo, Colorado, is the county seat of Lincoln County, and Hugo, Oklahoma, is the county seat of Choctaw County and was named after Victor Hugo. Both are statutory towns or cities rather than major metropolitan areas.