Joyful, fortunate, or content
Derived directly from the English word, which has roots in the Old Norse word 'happ' meaning luck or chance. While historically used as a nickname, it has transitioned into a rare virtue name representing a cheerful disposition. It gained some traction in the early 20th century but remains a distinctive, literal choice today.
Less common today
Happy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,542 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Second Lady of the United States
Former Governor of Kentucky and Commissioner of Baseball
Tony Stark's loyal chauffeur and friend · Marvel Cinematic Universe
The younger son of Willy Loman · Death of a Salesman
Unconventional hockey player turned golfer · Happy Gilmore
One of the seven dwarfs · Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
