Hilaire
ih-LAIR
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
48
Peak Year
#9 in 1992
First Recorded
1918
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A French name derived from the Latin Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful.'
Gender Split
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Hilaire Belloc
English-French writer and historian.
Personality Traits
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