FreeCEN 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG Personal communication [HM]
Notes:
Scottish feminine form of Hugh + -ina. It has a small occurrence in the 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire but is found throughout Scotland. It occurs very rarely in England, mainly in the northern counties.
Thanks to Donald Whyte who provided much of the initial information for this site.