Hillary Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hillary Name at a Glance

Name	Hillary
Meaning	'Happy; Joyful; glad.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hillary Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hillary means “'Happy; Joyful; glad”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hillary Name Origin

Our database records Hillary under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hillary a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hillary is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hillary

When considering Hillary for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.