Female Name
Hillary
ˈhɪl.ə.ɹi
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
currently out of the US top 1000
emotions
feelings
female US presidential candidates
first ladies of the USA
Hamtaro characters
happiness
Lovecraft Country characters
politics
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
54/100
classic80%
mature80%
upper class65%
simple65%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Hillary is a variant of Hilary, which is of Latin origin meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful'. It gained prominence through notable bearers such as Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mount Everest, and Hillary Rodham Clinton, a prominent American politician and diplomat. The name's popularity saw a decline in 1993 after Hillary Clinton became the First Lady of the United States.
Etymology
Original Form:
Hilary
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Latin 'Hilarius', which means 'cheerful' or 'joyful'. Over time, it has been adapted into various forms, including Hillary.
Source:
Latin