Gender: M
Origin: Latin from Greek
Meaning: "cheerful, happy"
The only version that works for boys anymore is the Latinate Hilario or Ilario. Better to look to Felix for a happy-meaning name.
International Variations:
Hilaire
(French)
Hilarion
(Greek)
Ilario
(Italian)
Ilari
(Russian)
Hilarino,
Hilario
(Spanish)
Hillery,
Ilar
(Welsh)
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