74
Success
61
Cheerfulness
50
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
74▲
Morality
44▼
Health
50
Warmth
48
Cheerfulness
61
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
67
Hugh Name Personality
The name Hugh projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (74/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (61/100), Hugh creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic8.5
Mature7.7
Formal7.9
Upper Class7.7
Urban4.2
Wholesome7.6
Strong7.8
Refined7.1
Strange6.5
Simple6.4
Serious7.3
Nerdy7.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 208 ratings.
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Famous People Named Hugh
- Hugh JackmanActor, Wolverine in X-Men
- Hugh GrantBritish actor
- Hugh LaurieBritish actor, House star
- Hugh HefnerPlayboy magazine founder
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugh
What does the name Hugh say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Hugh scores highest in Success (74/100) and lowest in Morality (44/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in morality.
Is Hugh a boy name?▾
Hugh is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (74), Warmth (48), Morality (44), Health (50), and Cheerfulness (61).
What is the Success rating for the name Hugh?▾
Hugh has a Success rating of 74 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Hugh sound?▾
Hugh has a Warmth rating of 48 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Hugh compare to other names?▾
Hugh's strongest dimension is Success at 74/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Hugh with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Hugh?▾
Notable people named Hugh include Hugh Jackman, Hugh Grant, Hugh Laurie and Hugh Hefner. Name Halo lists 4 famous Hughs with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.