Hugo (name) facts for kids

Hugo is a popular boy's name. It comes from an old German word meaning "mind" or "spirit." The name Hugo is used in many countries. You might also know it as Hugh in English or Ugo in Italian.

Hugo is a very common name in Europe. For example, in 2006, it was one of the top 10 names in Spain and Belgium. Many European countries celebrate Hugo's name day on April 1st.

Famous People Named Hugo

Many famous people have the name Hugo. They include writers, artists, athletes, and leaders.

People with Hugo as a Last Name

• Adèle Hugo (1830–1915) was a French diarist. She kept detailed journals of her life.
• Chad Hugo (born 1974) is an American musician. He is known for producing music.
• Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a very famous French writer. He wrote well-known books like Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. He was also active in politics and human rights.
• Pieter Hugo (born 1976) is a South African photographer. His photos often show people and places in Africa.

People with Hugo as a First Name

• Hugo Alfvén (1872–1960) was a Swedish composer. He also conducted music and played the violin.
• Hugo Ball (1886-1927) was a German author and poet. He helped start the Dada art movement.
• Hugo Chávez (1954–2013) was a politician. He served as the President of Venezuela.
• Hugo Eckener (1868–1954) was a German airship commander. He was famous for flying Zeppelins.
• Hugo Ferdinand Boss (1885–1948) was a German fashion designer. He founded the well-known fashion company.
• Hugo Grotius (1583–1645) was a Dutch thinker. He is considered one of the founders of international law.
• Hugo Junkers (1859–1935) was a German aircraft designer. He created many important airplanes.
• Hugo Lloris (born 1986) is a French professional soccer player. He is a goalkeeper for Tottenham and the French national team.
• Hugo Sánchez Márquez (born 1958) is a famous Mexican soccer player. He was known for scoring many goals.
• Hugo Weaving (born 1960) is a British actor. He has been in many popular movies, like The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings.

Fictional Characters Named Hugo

The name Hugo is also used for many characters in books, movies, and video games.

• Hugo is a character from the Street Fighter III video game series. He is a very large and strong fighter.
• Hugo is a character from the video game A Plague Tale: Innocence. He is the younger brother of the main character, Amicia.
• Hugo is a troll character. He is the main character of the Hugo video game and TV show franchise.
• Hugo is one of the gargoyles from the 1996 Disney movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
• Hugo Cabret is the main character of the book The Invention of Hugo Cabret. This book was also made into a movie called Hugo.
• Jungledyret Hugo is the main character of a Danish children's film series. He is a rare and special animal.
• Hugo Granger-Weasley is a character in the Harry Potter book series. He is the son of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
• Hugo "Hurley" Reyes is a main character in the TV show Lost. He is known for his kind heart and good luck.
• Hugo Simpson is Bart Simpson's twin brother. He appeared in an episode of The Simpsons.
• Hugo Strange is a supervillain from DC Comics. He is one of Batman's enemies.