girl's name
Huguette
oo-GET (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 90,172
Huguette means mind or spirit, from a Germanic word — and the Huguenots take their name from the same root by a disputed route, though the connection is argued rather than established. It holds 90,172 lifetime births on record.
- Huguette is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1930, when 4,035 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Huguette Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 770 |
| 1910s | 2,895 |
| 1920s | 22,545 |
| 1930s | 31,655 |
| 1940s | 19,045 |
| 1950s | 10,270 |
| 1960s | 2,460 |
| 1970s | 390 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 5 |
What Huguette Means
Huguette means mind, heart or spirit. The Germanic hug names the thinking or feeling part of a person, so the name describes inner life rather than any outward quality.
Where Huguette Comes From
Huguette is a French feminine diminutive of Hugues, the French Hugh, from the Germanic hug — mind, heart or spirit. The same element names Huginn, one of Odin's two ravens, whose names mean thought and memory. The origin of Huguenot is disputed: proposals connect it to this name, to a Swiss German eidgenoss, a confederate, or to both blending. Hugh Capet founded the French royal line in 987.
Huguette in Use
Huguette peaked in France in 1930, when 4,035 babies were registered, and is one of two names in this group birth records mark faded rather than falling. It no longer ranks in any market, across 90,172 lifetime births. It is on record from 1900, so a name with more than a century of measured history has left every chart.
How Popular Is Huguette?
In 2005, Huguette was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Huguette Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Huguette
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Huguette Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Huguette over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Huguette
- French oo-GET /y.ɡɛt/
Huguette in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Huguette
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Huguette — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Huguette
What does the name Huguette mean?
Mind, heart or spirit — the Germanic hug.
Is Huguenot from the same name?
Disputed. Proposals connect it to this name, to a Swiss German word for a confederate, or to both.
Is it related to Odin's ravens?
The same element — Huginn means thought, and Muninn memory.
Does Huguette still rank?
Not in any market, despite a 1930 French peak of 4,035 births.
How popular is the name Huguette?
In 2005, Huguette was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Huguette a girl's or a boy's name?
Huguette is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Huguette?
Huguette has 2 syllables.
When was Huguette most popular?
Huguette peaked in 1930, when 4,035 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.