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Hilary

HIL-uh-ree

Popularity

#4132

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

26,341

Peak Year

#1,225 in 1990

First Recorded

1882

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Latin 'hilarius' meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful'. It was traditionally a male name but became popular for girls in the 20th century.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hillary Clinton

    American politician, diplomat, and lawyer

  • Hilary Swank

    American actress

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IntelligentConfidentAmbitiousKind

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