Gender: Male
Hugh Denys of Osterley in Middlesex, was a courtier of Kings Henry VII and of the young Henry VIII. As Groom of the Stool to Henry VII, he was one of the King's closest courtiers, his role developing into one of administering the Privy Chamber, a department in control of the royal finances which during Denys's tenure of office also gained control over national fiscal policy. Denys was thus a vital player in facilitating the first Tudor king's controversial fiscal policies.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 2, 2024
On the name Hugh Denys, Hugh means Bright Mind, Bright in Mind and Spirit, Intelligent, Heart, Soul, Mind, Spirit. Denys means From the Latin Dionysos or Dionysus, Named for Saint Denys, Follower of Dionysius.
The name Hugh Denys is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hugh is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, and 76 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Hugh is recorded 8,809 times globally, ranking it as the 6,417th most common name worldwide.
Hugh is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 3,179 occurrences, making it the 511th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Hugh is found among 1 in every 81 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #511 | 1 : 172 |
| United States of America | #1,548 | 1 : 742 |
| Ireland | #264 | 1 : 81 |
| Canada | #1,173 | 1 : 800 |
| South Africa | #4,244 | 1 : 6,568 |
| Jamaica | #313 | 1 : 450 |
| France | #8,096 | 1 : 9,804 |
| Hong Kong | #2,467 | 1 : 3,965 |
| China | #855 | 1 : 2,052 |
| Mexico | #10,651 | 1 : 16,086 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hugh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Hugh Denys of Osterley in Middlesex, was a courtier of Kings Henry VII and of the young Henry VIII. As Groom of the Stool to Henry VII, he was one of the King's closest courtiers, his role developing into one of administering the Privy Chamber, a department in control of the royal finances which during Denys's tenure of office also gained control over national fiscal policy. Denys was thus a vital player in facilitating the first Tudor king's controversial fiscal policies.
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