Huw Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Huw Name at a Glance

Name	Huw
Meaning	Variant of Hugh: Heart. Mind. Inspiration. Intelligent. From old German. Derived from Hugo.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Huw Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Huw means “Variant of Hugh: Heart. Mind. Inspiration. Intelligent. From old German. Derived from Hugo”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Huw Name Origin

Our database records Huw under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Huw a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Huw is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Huw

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