| Meaning | cheerful, joyful |
| Origin | English, German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Hil-la-ry |
About Hillary
Sophisticated and established, Hillary carries a sense of capability and intelligence. This name has weathered various cultural moments while maintaining its fundamental strengths: clarity, elegance, and substance. The three syllables create a authoritative yet approachable sound, suggesting someone who's both competent and personable. Hillary translates well across English-speaking countries and adapts smoothly to various accents and dialects. The name offers nickname possibilities while being perfectly complete on its own, giving a child the freedom to choose how she presents herself. It looks professional on resumes, sounds friendly in social settings, and has a timeless quality that won't feel trendy or dated. Hillary represents a solid choice for parents who value names with proven staying power and dignified bearing.
Nicknames for Hillary
| Hill |
| Hilly |
| Hillie |
| Ary |
Famous People Named Hillary
| Hillary Clinton | Former U.S. Secretary of State and Presidential candidate |
| Hillary Swank | Academy Award-winning actress |
| Hilary Duff | Actress and singer |
| Hilary Knight | Professional ice hockey player |
| Hillary Scott | Lead vocalist of the band Lady A - formerly Lady Antebellum |
| Hilary Rhoda | American model |
| Hillary Tuck | Actress |
| Hilary Hahn | Renowned violinist |
| Hilary Farr | Co-host of the TV show "Love It or List It" |
| Hillary Brooke | Classic Hollywood actress |
| Hilary Putnam | Philosopher and mathematician |
| Hillary B. Smith | Soap opera actress |
| Hillary B. Weston | Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Hilary Ann Swain | Ecologist and conservationist |
| Hillary Jordan | Author of "Mudbound" |
| Hilary McKay | British children's author |
| Hilary Devey | British entrepreneur and television personality |
| Hilary Benn | British politician |
| Hilary Lister | Disabled sailor and campaigner |
| Hillary Chiz | Filipino singer and actress |
Characters Named Hillary
| Hillary Whitney Essex | Character in the movie "Beaches" |
| Hillary Banks | Character on the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Hillary O'Neil | Main character in the movie "Only You" |
| Hillary Van Wetter | Character in the novel and movie "The Paperboy" |
| Hillary Hooter | Character in the "Skippyjon Jones" book series |
| Hillary Cole | Character in the movie "In Good Company" |
| Hillary Winston | Character in the TV show "The Single Guy" |
| Hillary Crane | Character in the TV show "Family Matters" |
| Hillary Miller | Character in the movie "The Parent Trap" - 1998 |
| Hillary Goldschmidt | Character in the TV show "Superstore" |
| Hillary King | Character in the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" |
| Hillary Davis | Character in the TV show "Gimme a Break!" |
| Hillary Kimble | Character in the movie "Ernest Saves Christmas" |
| Hillary Baird | Character in the movie "Baby Boom" |
| Hillary Michaels | Character in the TV show "Models Inc" |
| Hillary Stone | Character in the TV show "Everwood" |
| Hillary Fein | Character in the TV show "The Drew Carey Show" |
| Hillary DeVries | Character in the TV show "Rescue 911" |
| Hillary Hayward-Thomas | Character in the movie "What's Cooking?" |