Hilary
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"Share
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Hilary Origin and Meaning
The name Hilary is a boy's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "cheerful, happy".
The only version that works for boys anymore is the Latinate Hilario or Ilario. Better to look to Felix for a happy-meaning name.
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Hilary Rank in US Top 1000
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Hilary Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
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Famous People Named Hilary
- Saint Hilary of PoitiersFrench bishop
- Saint Hilary of ArlesFrench bishop
- Saint Hilary of GaleataItalian hermit
- HilaryBishop of Chichester, England
- Hilary MincPolish politician
- Hilary Whitehall PutnamAmerican philosopher
- Hilary Knightillustrator of the Eloise books
Hilary in Pop Culture
- Hilary Norman "Norm" Petersoncharacter on TV's "Cheers"
- Hilaryyoungest boy in "Five Children and It" by E. Nesbit
- Hilary Beckercharacter on TV's "Primeval"
- St Hilary's DayJanuary 12, traditionally the coldest day of the year
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