hillary
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈhɪɫɝi// hillary
n. a common name for a woman. It is used as a first name in many English-speaking countries.
n. a female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
Hillary is my new manager at work.
The teacher called Hillary to the front of the classroom to collect her award for the best science project.
While the name Hillary saw a significant peak in popularity during the mid-twentieth century, its usage as a given name for newborns has fluctuated considerably in recent decades.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.