Hughie
Pronunciation: [ hy-OO-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hughie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 394 babies have been named Hughie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hughie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,828 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,828
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Hughie
Hughie is a boy name .
Hughie is currently ranked #11,828 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hughie include Hug, Hugh, Hughy, Huy, Huie, and Hugkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hughie include Hugh, Hughes . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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