McHugo

McHugo is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh," with Aodh being a personal name meaning "fire" or "passion" in Gaelic.

The McHugo surname is most commonly found in Ireland and Scotland, with variations such as MacHugo or MacHugh also observed. The name historically belonged to various clans and families across the Celtic regions.

Notable individuals bearing the surname McHugo have made contributions to various fields, including politics, literature, and art. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage and legacy of the McHugo family.

There are approximately 140 people named McHugo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McHugo.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • Ian
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Rory
  • Ryan
  • Stephen

Female

  • Christine
  • Emma
  • Karen
  • Lucie
  • Maureen
  • Melissa
  • Rachael
  • Rita
  • Sandra
  • Vanessa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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