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HelpRe: Hilary
in reply to a message by Lily
It's my sister's name, Hilary Patricia, a happy noblewoman. :-) I'm biased, but I do love it.
Hilary was very rare when she was born in the early sixties. Then it began to be popular in the 1980s, with a soap opera character (All My Children) having the name -- a sure sign it had arrived. But politics stepped in (1990s) and took it over. I have no problem with Ms Clinton, but I agree that it is a distraction for most.
My mother's nn for Hilary growing up was "Hildy Mary." I call her "Hil." It makes no logical sense, just a quirky nn. The only combination that I've ever managed to find for it (other than Hilary Patricia) is Hilary Jeanette.
Hilary was very rare when she was born in the early sixties. Then it began to be popular in the 1980s, with a soap opera character (All My Children) having the name -- a sure sign it had arrived. But politics stepped in (1990s) and took it over. I have no problem with Ms Clinton, but I agree that it is a distraction for most.
My mother's nn for Hilary growing up was "Hildy Mary." I call her "Hil." It makes no logical sense, just a quirky nn. The only combination that I've ever managed to find for it (other than Hilary Patricia) is Hilary Jeanette.
This message was edited 8/7/2012, 3:22 PM
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