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Hilaire

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Hilaire
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameFrench Hilarius
MeaningHappy, merry
Other names
Related namesHilary

Hilaire, the French form of Hilary, is a given name and surname derived from the Latin hilarius meaning happy or merry.[1][2] Notable people with the name include:

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References

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  1. ^ Reaney, Percy H.; Wilson, R. M. (1991). A dictionary of English surnames (3rd ed.). London: Routledge. p. 1611. ISBN 0-415-05737-X.
  2. ^ Hanks, Patrick (8 May 2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 176. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.