Names That Mean Cheerful
- Hilaire
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Ilari
Origin:
Finnish form of Hilarius, Roman, LatinMeaning:
"cheerful"Description:
Light and cheerful as its meaning but with plenty of substance, Ilari is the Finnish form of Hilarius and Hillary. Used as a masculine name in Finland, it is used, albeit quietly, as a unisex option elsewhere.
- Tait
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"cheerful"Description:
Tate would be much more user-friendly in this country.
- Alyanna
Origin:
variation of AlannaMeaning:
"handsome, cheerful"Description:
The addition of the letter "y" gives this a nice, rhythmic Russian feel.
- Ilara
Origin:
Variation of HilariusMeaning:
"happy, cheerful"Description:
Uplifting name that's technically for boys but practically would work much better for girls.
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