Huguette

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Name
Huguette
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Huguette is the feminine variant of the name Hugues, which comes from French and is related to Hugo. The meaning of Huguette is 'the thinking spirit' or 'the wise one,' derived from the Old High German word hugu, which means 'thought, mind, spirit.'

What does the name Huguette mean?

Huguette is the feminine form of Hugues, a French derivation of the name Hugo. The name stands for 'the thinking spirit' or 'the wise one' and has its roots in the Old High German hugu, which means 'thought, mind, spirit.'

Where does the name Huguette come from?

The name Huguette has its roots in Old High German and means 'the thinking spirit' or 'the wise one.' The Old High German word hugu consists of elements for thought, mind, and spirit. The language of the name is French.

How do you pronounce Huguette?

Hu-get, where 'Hu' is pronounced like in 'hat' and 'get' like in 'grain.'

When is the name day of Huguette?

The name day of Huguette is celebrated on April 1st and April 28th.

Popularity

In Germany, Huguette is a rare name that has not been recorded in German name popularity lists. In Switzerland, the name had its best ranking in the name charts in 1933 at 88th place. From 1930 to 2024, Huguette was chosen as a first name about 930 times in Switzerland, placing it at 649th. However, in the last ten years, this name has not been given there anymore.

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Huguette Beolet (French table tennis player)
  • Huguette Delavault (mathematician from France)
  • Huguette Dreyfus (French musician)
  • Huguette Gaulin (writer from France)
  • Huguette Oligny (Canadian actress)
  • Huguette Tourangeau (Canadian opera singer)
  • Marie-Huguette Cormier (Canadian fencer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Huguette

What is the origin of the name Huguette?

Huguette has its roots in Old High German and is a feminine form of Hugues, which is used in the French language.

What does the name Huguette mean?

The name stands for 'the thinking spirit' or 'the wise one' and is derived from the Old High German word hugu, which stands for thought, mind, and spirit.

How popular is the name Huguette?

Huguette is a traditional name that is particularly common in France, but it has lost popularity in other countries in recent years.

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