Gugu is a given name derived, from the Nguni word igugu, meaning "treasure/pride". Notable people with the name include:
Gugu Dlamini (1962–1998), South African HIV/AIDS activist Gugu Dhlamini (born 2005), South African soccer player Gugu Gumede, South African actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw (born 1983), English actress Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube (born 1985), South African film producer