Huey

Meaning: Its source is an Ancient Germanic expression meaning "Soul, mind."

Nickname For: Hugh

Popularity: The name Huey ranked 1030th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name has been used in Ireland as an English form of the Gaelic name Aodh, meaning ''fire.''

Arts and Music

Huey Lewis (born 1951)
American singer. Original name: Hugh Gregg.
- Made his television debut on ''''American Bandstand'''' (see list of Musicians Who Debuted on ''American Bandstand'')
- Performed on ''''We Are the World'''' (see list of Performers on ''We Are the World'')

Huey Pierce Long (born 1893, died 1935)
American politician whose career was cut short by assassination.
- Governor of Louisiana, 1928-31; U.S. senator, 1931-35 (see list of Miscellaneous Political Leaders)
Huey Percy Newton (born 1942, died 1989)
American civil-rights activist.
- Co-founder of the Black Panther Party (see list of Noted Social Reformers and Educators)