name
Common
Hillary
HIH-luh-ree
Hillary (name) means a unisex given name and surname, a variant spelling of Hilary, meaning "cheerful.". Example: “Edmund Hillary was one of the first to summit Mount Everest.”
name
1
A unisex given name and surname, a variant spelling of Hilary, meaning "cheerful."
"Edmund Hillary was one of the first to summit Mount Everest."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Hillary.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Hillarys
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Edmund _____ was one of the first to summit Mount Everest.
Etymology
Derives from Latin Hilarius or Hilaria, from hilare (“cheerfully”); compare English hilarious.
Rhymes for Hillary
See all rhymes for Hillary →Frequently asked questions
What does “Hillary” mean?
The word “Hillary” means a unisex given name and surname, a variant spelling of Hilary, meaning "cheerful.".
How do you pronounce “Hillary”?
“Hillary” is pronounced HIH-luh-ree (/ˈhɪ.lə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hillary” in a sentence?
Here is “Hillary” used in a sentence: “Edmund Hillary was one of the first to summit Mount Everest.”
What part of speech is “Hillary”?
“Hillary” is a name.
Is “Hillary” a common word?
“Hillary” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "Hillary" and "Hilary"?
"Hillary" is a variant spelling of the name "Hilary," differing by a double "l." Both are unisex given names, and both are also used as surnames in English-speaking countries.
Is "Hillary" a male or female name?
"Hillary" is a unisex given name, used for both men and women, and it also appears as a surname. In recent decades it has been given more commonly to girls in many English-speaking countries.
Is "Hillary" used as a first name or a surname?
"Hillary" functions as both. As a given name it is unisex, and it also serves as a family name. The context of a sentence usually makes clear whether it is being used as a first name or a last name.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include Hillary:
