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Hillary is primarily an English female given name, often considered a variant spelling of 'Hilary'. Its origin lies in the Germanic elements 'hil' (meaning 'cheerful') and 'hari' (meaning 'army'), combining to suggest 'army of the cheerful'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly after the rise of prominent figures like Hillary Clinton.