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Names That Mean Cheerful

  1. Alacrity
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "brisk and cheerful readiness"
  2. Ealair
    • Origin:

      Scottish Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "cheerful"
    • Description:

      Scottish Gaelic form of Hilary
  3. Hilaria
    • Origin:

      Latin, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "cheerful"
    • Description:

      Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert and wife of Alec, Hilaria Baldwin, who was born Hillary.
  4. Hilaire
    • Origin:

      French from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "cheerful"
    • Description:

      Hilaire, a name that has rarely been exported out of its native France, was originally bestowed in honor of the fourth century bishop and theologian St. Hilaire of Poitiers.
  5. Alyanna
    • Origin:

      variation of Alanna
    • Meaning:

      "handsome, cheerful"
    • Description:

      The addition of the letter "y" gives this a nice, rhythmic Russian feel.

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