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Name Origin

Huey is often considered a diminutive of the name Hugh, which has Germanic origins and means 'mind' or 'intellect'. It can also be seen as a shortened version of the name Eugene, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble' in Greek.

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Famous People

Huey Long (1893-1935)

Politician

  • Governor of Louisiana
  • United States Senator
  • Known for his populist policies and controversial political style

Huey P. Newton (1942-1989)

Political Activist

  • Co-founder of the Black Panther Party
  • Advocate for Black empowerment and social justice

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