Hillary
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.”
Word forms
Hillarys plural
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Etymology
From Latin Hilarius or Hilaria, from hilare (“cheerfully”) (compare English hilarious).
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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.
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