Of Germanic origin.
Italian form of the name Hugh.
From the Germanic element “hug”, meaning “intellect”, “spirit”.
Alternative forms of the name are: Hughes, Hugh, Hugo, Huey, Hewit.
Famous bearers are Ugo Tognazzi, Ugo Ihemelu, Niccolo “Ugo” Foscolo, Ugo Pirro.
Ugo Tognazzi was one of the greatest Italian actors.
He was also a director and screenwriter.
He became known worldwide when he starred in the film “La Cage aux Folles”, di E. Molinaro, one of the biggest film hits that made a cross-over “career” in several countries, including the United States.