Names That Mean Cheerful
- Alacrity
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"brisk and cheerful readiness"
- Ealair
Origin:
Scottish GaelicMeaning:
"cheerful"Description:
Scottish Gaelic form of Hilary
- Hilaria
Origin:
Latin, SpanishMeaning:
"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.
- 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.
- Alyanna
Origin:
variation of AlannaMeaning:
"handsome, cheerful"Description:
The addition of the letter "y" gives this a nice, rhythmic Russian feel.
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