A given name, typically feminine, of Latin origin meaning cheerful or merry
From Latin Hilarius, derived from hilaris meaning cheerful, merry; popularized by Saint Hilary of Poitiers (4th century)
Hillary was actually a boys' name first - Saint Hilary was a dude! It didn't become popular for girls until the 20th century, and now it's almost exclusively feminine.
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