Hilary
Found 11 entry about "Hilary"
The name Hilary can be pronounced several ways, including HIL-uh-ree, HIL-air-ee, and HIL-ar-ee.
Hilary Name meanings & History
The name Hilary has Latin roots and comes from the word "hilaris" which means cheerful or happy. The name Hilary means cheerful, happy, or joyful. Medieval English form of Hilarius or Hilaria. During the Middle Ages it was primarily a masculine name. It was revived in Britain at the beginning of the 20th century as a predominantly feminine name. In America, this name and the variant Hillary seemed to drop in popularity after Hillary Clinton (1947-) became the first lady in 1993. Famous bearers include American actresses Hilary Swank (1974-) and Hilary Duff (1987-). Hilary is used as both a first name and a last name. It is a name that is popular among people of all ages and backgrounds.
Zodiac Sign of Hilary: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius
Synonyms of Hilary:
H: Hyper,Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
L: Liaison,Legal,Languid,Luscious,Lover,Lazy,Lovely
A: Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry
R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational
Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving
Hilary is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Refined name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people with the name Hilary include Hilary Duff (American actress and singer), Hilary Swank (American actress), Hilary Mantel (British author), and Saint Hilary of Poitiers (a Catholic saint).
2.) Hilary (Male)
Usage: Latin
Meanings: (Latin) cheerful. See also Ilari.
Other Forms: Hi, Hil, Hilair, Hilaire, Hilare, Hilarie, Hilarion, Hilarius, Hilery, Hill, Hillary, Hillery, Hilliary, Hillie, Hilly, Hylarie, Hylary
3.) HILARY (Male)
Usage: Welsh
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Hilary is from the Latin Hilarius (cheerful), which is from hilaris (cheerful, glad). Ilar is the Welsh form of the name. (HIL-AH-REE)
4.) HILARY (Female)
Usage: American
Meanings: Taken from the Latin Hilaria, which is derived from hilaris (cheerful, noisy, merry). Var: Hillary. (HIL-AH-REE)
5.) Hilary (Male)
Usage:
Meanings: Cheerful, glad
Pronunciation: HIL-uh-ree
khyee-LA-ri
Description: Cheerful, glad. Polish form of Hilarius. Hilary is a unisex name and can be used for either boys or girls. It is often used as a first name, but can also be used as a middle name.
Famous People
Hilary Duff (American actress/singer), Hilary Swank (American actress), Hilary Benn (British politician), Saint Hilary of Poitiers (Christian saint)
6.) HILARY (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: Taken from the Latin Hilaria, which is derived from hilaris (cheerful, noisy, merry). Hilary, bestowed upon both males and females, is now more commonly used as a female name. Var: Hillary. (HIL-AH-REE)
7.) Hilary (Female)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: ( Greek) cheerful, merry. See also Alair.
Other Forms: Hilaire, Hilarea, Hilaree, Hilarey, Hilari, Hilaria, Hilarie, Hilery, Hiliary, Hillarea, Hillaree, Hillarey, Hillari, Hillarie, Hilleary, Hilleree, Hilleri, Hillerie, Hillery, Hillianne, Hilliary, Hillory, Hylarea, Hylaree, Hylarey, Hylari, Hylarie, Hylary, Hyllarea, Hyllaree, Hyllarey, Hyllari, Hyllarie, Hyllary
8.) Hilary (Male)
Usage: Latin
Meanings: (Latin) joyful
Other Forms: Hilaire, Hill, Hillarie, Hillary, Hillery, Hilly, Hilorie
9.) HILARY (Male)
Usage: Polish
Meanings: Derived from the Latin Hilarius (cheerful), which is from hilaris (cheerful, glad). (HEE-LAHR-EE)
10.) Hilary (Female)
Usage: Latin
Meanings: (Latin) cheerful and outgoing
Other Forms: Hilaire, Hilaree, Hilari, Hilaria, Hillarree, Hillary, Hillerie, Hillery
