Hudd

See also: hudd and húdd

English

Etymology 1

From a Middle English given name derived from Hugh and probably merged with an Old English given name Hūda.

Proper noun

Hudd

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Etymology 2

Shortened form of Huddersfield created by taking all the letters of the first syllable and the first consonant of the second syllable.[1]

Proper noun

Hudd

  1. (after a qualification) University of Huddersfield, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.[2]

References
  1. Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 4.
  2. Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 14.
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