What origin is the name Hippolyte?

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

Is Hippolyte a popular name?

Hippolyte 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 Hippolyte?

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

Hippolyte

Q: Is Hippolyte a rare name?

Yes. Hippolyte 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 Hippolyte

Hippolyte

Unisex

greek

4 syllables

Hippolyte is a greek unisex name meaning "A Greek name meaning queen of the Amazons, famously held by the mythological figure who possessed a magic girdle.".

Hippolyte is a unisex name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning queen of the Amazons, famously held by the mythological figure who possessed a magic girdle.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning queen of the Amazons, famously held by the mythological figure who possessed a magic girdle.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hippolyte

Very rare in US records

What does Hippolyte mean?

Hippolyte is a unisex name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning queen of the Amazons, famously held by the mythological figure who possessed a magic girdle.".