Latin/English · Unisex name
Hilary
“cheerful, happy”
About the name Hilary
The name Hilary is derived from the Latin word ‘hilarius’, meaning cheerful or happy. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian contexts, as it was borne by several saints, including Saint Hilary of Poitiers.
- Meaning
- cheerful, happy
- Origin
- Latin/English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- HIL-uh-ree(3 syl.)
Middle names for Hilary
- Hilary James
- Hilary Anne
- Hilary Claire
- Hilary Elizabeth
- Hilary Rose
Questions about Hilary
- What does Hilary mean?
- Hilary is a Latin name meaning "cheerful, happy".
- How do you pronounce Hilary?
- Hilary is pronounced HIL-uh-ree, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Hilary?
- Variants of Hilary include Hillary, Hilarie, Hilaria.
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