Hillary Clinton
67th U.S. Secretary of State, First Lady, U.S. Senator, 2016 presidential candidate
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26, 1947) is an American politician, diplomat, author, and lawyer who has held some of the most prominent positions in American government. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Clinton attended Yale Law School, where she met her future husband, Bill Clinton. She gained early prominence as a lawyer and children's rights advocate before becoming First Lady when her husband was elected President of the United States (1993-2001). During her tenure as First Lady, she championed healthcare reform and women's rights, becoming one of the most active first ladies in American history. Following her husband's presidency, Clinton was elected as a U.S. Senator from New York in 2000 and served two terms. She then served as Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama, overseeing major diplomatic initiatives and establishing the U.S. pivot to Asia. In 2016, she ran for President as the Democratic nominee, winning the popular vote but losing the electoral college to Donald Trump. Clinton has remained active in public life through speaking engagements, writing, and the Clinton Foundation. Her career represents a significant arc in modern American political history, and she remains an influential figure in Democratic politics.
Hilary Duff
Actress and singer, 'Lizzie McGuire' star, early 2000s pop culture icon
Hilary Rhoda
Supermodel, Victoria's Secret Angel, high-fashion icon
Hilary Swank
Two-time Academy Award-winning actress, 'Boys Don't Cry' and 'Million Dollar Baby'
Hilary Mantel
Booker Prize-winning author, Thomas Cromwell trilogy ('Wolf Hall,' 'Bring Up the Bodies')
Political Leader
American
1947
Thinking about the name
Hilary
Latin origin
“Derived from the Latin Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry,' Hilary has been a name of virtue and optimism for centuries. The name was borne by influential early Christian saints, including Saint Hilary of Poitiers, a major theologian. It works equally well across genders in contemporary usage, maintaining both classical dignity and approachable warmth.”