Hilaire
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hilaire
The given name 'Hilaire' means "cheerful" or "joyful," derived from the Latin *hilarius* (from *hilaris*, meaning "cheerful").
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Etymology
The given name 'Hilaire' means "cheerful" or "joyful," derived from the Latin *hilarius* (from *hilaris*, meaning "cheerful"). It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, notably as the name of several early Christian saints, including Saint Hilary of Poitiers (4th century), a key figure in the development of Trinitarian doctrine.
Hilaire currently ranks #3,882 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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