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From Hugh + -ie. Regarding rain, various etymologies have been proposed; see Send 'er down, Hughie!.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hughie
Today it means: A diminutive of the male given name Hugh. Full definition →
Today it means: A diminutive of the male given name Hugh. Full definition →
From Hugh + -ie. Regarding rain, various etymologies have been proposed; see Send 'er down, Hughie!.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.