Hillary

Female

Meaning

Cheerful, merry

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪləri/

Alt. Spellings

Hilary

Traits associated with the name Hillary:

Dogs named Hillary tend to be loving, loyal, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Hillary?

Naming your dog Hillary likely says that you admire the former Secretary of State and presidential candidate, and that you have a strong sense of humor.

Is Hillary a good dog name?

Hillary has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Hillary isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,388
New York City Dog Name Database
1,364
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Hillary is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hillary was, in the past month, the 5531st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Hillary is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Hillary was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Hillary's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Hillary is most adored in Wisconsin, New Jersey and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, North Carolina and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hillary.

Most popular breeds named Hillary:

  1. Dachshund
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. Standard Schnauzer

Hillary is found in these categories:

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Symbolizes strong leadership, determination, and resilience, traits often found in smart dogs.

Dog names like Hillary:

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Hue
Lilly and intelligence in Vietnamese.
Shining light
The queen of troy in greek mythology
Hillary dog name meaning

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