Hillary is a name derived from the Latin word "hilaris" or the Greek word "hilaros," both meaning "cheerful" or "happy." It has been a significant name in politics, famously associated with Hillary Clinton, the first lady of the United States. Despite its decline in popularity post-1993, Hillary remains a powerful and meaningful name. The pronunciation is "hi-lla-ry," and it has been used both as a given name and a surname.
