Meaning & Story
From the Latin 'Hilarius,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful' — a name that literally radiates happiness
<p><strong>Hilary</strong> derives from the Latin <em>Hilarius</em>, meaning <strong>'cheerful' and 'joyful'</strong> — the same root that gives us the word 'hilarious.' It was the name of a 4th-century saint and a pope, but these days it primarily suggests a bright, warm personality.</p><p>The name has genuine positive energy built right into its etymology — it's hard to be gloomy with a name that literally means cheerfulness. For a female pet with an infectious happy disposition, Hilary wears its meaning with transparent pride.</p>