Hillary

A distinctive pick — fewer than 13 pets share this name.

More girlsdeterminedconfident
#5173

Meaning & Story

Hillary is a name derived from the Latin Hilarius, meaning cheerful or merry, ultimately from hilaris. The name gained worldwide recognition through Hillary Clinton, the first woman nominated for President by a major American political party.

Hillary has the confident energy of a name that has been carried by someone who changed history. Whether or not politics is the reference point, Hillary is a name associated with breaking barriers, with persistence, and with the particular kind of determination that does not accept no as a final answer. For a female pet with genuine ambition — who always gets what she is after, who simply does not acknowledge obstacles — Hillary is a genuinely powerful choice.

At a Glance

#5173
Overall Rank
13
Registered
Girls
Popular With

Hillary's Personality

Pets named Hillary are most often described as:

  • determinedStrong match
  • confidentCommon
  • persistentSometimes
  • ambitiousOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillary a good pet name?

Hillary is a well-known pet name with 13 registered pets. Pets named Hillary are often described as determined, confident, persistent.

Is Hillary a boy or girl pet name?

Hillary is more commonly given to female pets, though it can be used for any pet.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology