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The Name Hilary - Origin and Meaning of Hilary
  



The Name Hilary - Origin and Meaning of Hilary


Gender

Feminine and Masculine

Origin of the Name Hilary

Greek

Usage of the Name Hilary

English

Meaning of the Name Hilary

The name Hilary is a medieval English form of Hilarius and Hilaria. The name Hilarius is a Latin form of the Greek name Hilaros meaning "cheerful".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Hilary Putnam (born 1926), an American male philosopher; Hilary Swank (born 1974), an American actress; Hilary Hahn (born 1979), an American female violinist; Hilary Duff (born 1987), an American actress and singer.
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