Hillary

The name Hillary translates into German as "the Cheerful," "the Joyful," or "the Happy." It is considered an English variant of the name Hilaria, the feminine form of the Latin name Hilarius.

What does the name Hillary mean?

Hillary translates into German as "the Cheerful," "the Joyful," and "the Happy." The name is an English variant of Hilaria, which is a feminine derivative of the Latin name Hilarius. The roots of the name can be found in the Latin term hilarus, meaning "cheerful" or "happy." The spread of the name and its variants is closely linked to Saint Hilarion, who was born in Thabatha, south of Gaza in Syria-Palestine, to pagan parents. He acquired knowledge in rhetoric from a grammarian in Alexandria and converted to Christianity there. Another significant figure is Saint Hilarius, who was the Bishop of Poitiers in the 7th century. Other variants include Hilarie, Hilary, Hillarey, and Ilaria. Male variants include Hilaire, Hilario, Hilarion, and Hilar. The name can also appear as a surname.

Where does the name Hillary come from?

The first name Hillary has Latin roots and means "the Happy." The etymology is based on the Latin term hilarus, which means "cheerful" or "happy," as well as the Ancient Greek hilarós (ἱλαρός), meaning "pleasant," "cheerful," "gracious," or "kind." The name is prevalent in American English.

How do you pronounce Hillary?

The pronunciation of Hillary is soft and flowing, shaped by the English language. The name is typically pronounced as "Hil-la-ri" [ˈhɪləri], starting with a clear, open vowel. The following syllables are light and mobile, contributing to a harmonious sound. Hillary thus conveys a friendly and approachable effect - soft, lively, and with an uncomplicated, open tonal quality.

When is the name day of Hillary?

Hillary is celebrated on the name days of January 13, March 16, and November 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Hillary is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at rank 1,636. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it at 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 4,091st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ary / Hil / Hila / Hill / Hilla / Hills / Hilly / Lary

Similar first names

Famous people

• Hilary Duff (singer and actress)
• Hillary B. Smith (actress from the USA)
• Hillary Brooke (American actress)
• Hillary Carlip (writer from the USA)
• Hillary Clinton (presidential candidate and former First Lady in the USA)
• Hillary Echesa (footballer from Kenya)
• Hillary Fisher (model from America)
• Hillary J. Walker (actress from Germany)
• Hillary Jordan (writer from the USA)
• Hillary Kipchumba (long-distance runner from Kenya)
• Hillary Klimowicz (American basketball player)
• Hillary Lindsey (American composer)
• Hillary Menard (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Hillary Pattenden (ice hockey player from England)
• Hillary Raphael (American writer)
• Hillary Scott (* 1983), American pornographic actress)
• Hillary Tuck (actress from the USA)
• Hillary Williams (American martial artist)
• Hillary Wolf (actress from the USA)