Hugo

"The spirited mind" — a name of literary genius, European distinction, and enduring intellectual grace

Hugo comes from the Germanic element hug, meaning 'mind,' 'spirit,' or 'intellect.' It is a name that has been associated with great thinkers and creators across European history, most famously Victor Hugo, the French literary giant who wrote Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris. Hugo has a sophisticated, cosmopolitan quality that works beautifully across cultures — equally at home in London, Paris, Buenos Aires, or New York — and is currently experiencing a surge of popularity across the English-speaking world.