While in England, this name is derived from the animal and there it is a metonymic surname (a surname derived from the principle object associated with a trade or occupation), in Scotland it is derived from the Old English word hoga, which means "prudent." programs, hardware, people, etc. poet & novelist. HOGG: Hot Off the Grill Good. 1. HOGG, All Acronyms, viewed August 7, 2020,