What origin is the name Hippolyta?

Hippolyta comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hippolyta a popular name?

Hippolyta is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Hippolyta?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Hippolyta — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Hippolyta

Q: Is Hippolyta a rare name?

Yes. Hippolyta does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hippolyta

Hippolyta

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Hippolyta is a greek girl's name meaning "Of Greek origin, this name means she who frees the horses. In mythology, she was the famous queen of the Amazons.".

Hippolyta is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name means she who frees the horses. In mythology, she was the famous queen of the Amazons.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Greek origin, this name means she who frees the horses. In mythology, she was the famous queen of the Amazons.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hippolyta

Very rare in US records

What does Hippolyta mean?

Hippolyta is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name means she who frees the horses. In mythology, she was the famous queen of the Amazons.".