Hippolyte

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
As stated above, the meaning of Hippolyte is "freer of horses" and it has strong connotations of strength and power.
Scripts(How to write)
The name Hippolyte should be written as "Hippolyte" in its original Greek form.
Ἱππολύτη(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
HEEP-PO-LUY-TEH(Classical Greek)
The pronunciation of Hippolyte is hi-PAW-leet.
Popularity
Hippolyte is not a common name worldwide. It is most popular in France where it ranked 5,951 in popularity in 2020.

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Cartoon of Hippolyte

Hippolyte Name meanings & History

The name Hippolyte has a Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "hippolytos" which means "freer of horses". As stated above, the meaning of Hippolyte is "freer of horses" and it has strong connotations of strength and power. Feminine form of Hippolytos. In Greek legend Hippolyte was the daughter of Ares, and the queen of the Amazons. She was killed by Herakles in order to obtain her magic girdle. Hippolyte is a name that is usually given to boys born in France or other French-speaking regions. It is not frequently used in other countries or cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Hippolyte: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hippolyte:

H: Haggle,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

P: Passive,Particular,Political,Pensive,Partnership

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete

L: Languid,Liaison,Lover,Lovely,Luscious,Lazy,Legal

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

T: Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Truth,Tireless,Talkative,Testy,Tacky

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten

Hippolyte is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some notable people who have borne the name Hippolyte include French painter Hippolyte Flandrin, French politician Hippolyte Passy, and French footballer Hippolyte Van den Bosch.

2.) Hippolyte (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) horseman.

Other Forms: Hippolit, Hippolitos, Hippolytus, Ippolito


3.) HIPPOLYTE (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: From the Greek Hippolytus, which is derived from the elements hippos (horse) and lyein (to free, to loosen): hence, “to free or loosen horses.” (EE-PO-LET)


4.) Hippolyte (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: The name Hippolyte means "freer of horses" in Greek.


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Cartoon of Hippolyte

Description: The name Hippolyte is of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Hippolyte was a queen of the Amazons. The name Hippolyte means "freer of horses" in Greek. French form of Hippolytos. Hippolyte is a unique and powerful name that could be used for a baby boy or girl. It is an excellent choice for parents who are looking for a strong and mythical name.

Famous People

Notable people with the name Hippolyte include Hippolyte Taine, a French philosopher and critic, and Hippolyte Bernheim, a French physician and hypnotist.

Related Names to Hippolyte

Related names to Hippolyte could be Hercules, Ares, Artemis, or Athena.