Happy - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Happy \

is of English origin, and its meaning is "cheerful, lighthearted". Used in the 19th century; Felicity and Hilary are more common in modern times. Happy is sometimes used as a nickname nowadays. The late Nelson Rockefeller's wife was named Happy.

Baby names that sound like Happy are Hope and Hebe. Other similar baby names are Hanny, Haley, Hally, Hatty, Haily, Haely, Peppy, Pippy and Poppy.

Happy is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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