Hillary
- Meaningcheerful, joyful
- SyllablesHil-la-ry (3 syllables, 7 letters)
- PopularityPopular
- NicknamesHill, Hilly, Hillie, Ary
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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.
- Famous people
- 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
- In fiction
- 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?"
- In listsGirl Names That Start With H
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