Huey (nickname)

"Huey" is a common nickname for the name "Hugh" or "Henry," and can also refer to various specific entities. Most notably, "Huey" was the informal nickname for the Boeing UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, widely known during the Vietnam War as the "Huey." The helicopter played a critical role in medical evacuations, troop transport, and combat missions. Beyond that, "Huey" can be used casually for individuals with those names. The term's meaning depends on context, but it generally signifies familiarity or affection towards a person or object associated with the name.