Hippolyte
Greek Mythology · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Hippolyte
Hippolyte derives from the Ancient Greek name Hippolytus (Ἱππόλυτος), composed of "hippos" (horse) and "lytus" (loosened/freed), meaning "freed by horses" or "horse-releasing." The name is primarily used in French and other Romance languages, with historical significance in Greek mythology as the name of an Amazon queen and a son of Theseus, and later adopted by Christian cultures throughout Europe.
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Etymology
Hippolyte derives from the Ancient Greek name Hippolytus (Ἱππόλυτος), composed of "hippos" (horse) and "lytus" (loosened/freed), meaning "freed by horses" or "horse-releasing." The name is primarily used in French and other Romance languages, with historical significance in Greek mythology as the name of an Amazon queen and a son of Theseus, and later adopted by Christian cultures throughout Europe.
Hippolyte currently ranks #368 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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"Hypolite derives from the Greek name Hippolytus, composed of "hippos" (horse) and "lytus" (loosened/freed), meaning "freed horse" or "horse release."…"
"Hyppolite derives from the Greek name Hippolytus, composed of "hippos" (horse) and "lytus" (loosened/freed), meaning "freed by horses" or "horse-releaser."…"
"Hyppolyte derives from the Greek name Hippolytus, composed of "hippos" (horse) and "lytus" (loosened/freed), meaning "freed by horses" or "horse-releaser."…"
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