Cheerful, happy
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Hilary is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Cheerful, happy". Listed origin: Latin.
HIL-ah-ree
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Hilary is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Cheerful, happy". Listed origin: Latin.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is HIL-ah-ree. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Hilary. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Hil. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Hilary Rose, Hilary Grace, Hilary Marie, Hilary Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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