Hilly

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Depending on its origin, the name Hilly can mean "praised," "greatly praised," "cheerful," "happy," or "merry."
Popularity
The popularity of the name Hilly varies by country and region. It is not among the most popular names in any part of the world, but it is still used occasionally by parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.

cartoon of the name Hilly
Cartoon of Hilly

Hilly Name meanings & History

The name Hilly has multiple origins. It is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Hillel, meaning "praised" or "greatly praised." It is also a variant of the Gaelic name Hillary, meaning "cheerful" or "happy." In addition, Hilly is a short form of the English name Hilary, which comes from the Latin hilarius, meaning "happy" or "merry.". Depending on its origin, the name Hilly can mean "praised," "greatly praised," "cheerful," "happy," or "merry.". Hilly is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly used for girls. It is a suitable name for babies born in any season or month, as it does not have any specific associations with any time of the year. Hilly can be a stand-alone name or a nickname for longer names like Hillary or Hillel.

Zodiac Sign of Hilly: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hilly:

H: Haggle,Hope,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hyper

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

L: Lover,Luscious,Lazy,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Languid

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Hilly is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Hilly

Similar names to Hilly include Hill, Hille, Hillee, Hilarie, Hilja, and Hildy for girls; and Hillis, Hillard, Hilbert, Hilary, and Hildemar for boys.