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Hillary

HIL-uh-ree

Popularity

#2326

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

30,239

Peak Year

#2,528 in 1992

First Recorded

1888

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Hillary is an English name derived from the Latin name Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" or "happy".

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hillary Clinton

    American politician, former First Lady and Secretary of State.

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Personality Traits

IntelligentAmbitiousConfidentFriendly

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