The nameHippolyte
Hippolyte is the French form of Hippolytus, a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "one who unleashes horses". It has been coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Hippolyte comes from the Greek Hippolytos, formed from hippos, "horse", and luein, "to loosen".
Origin
Greek. In mythology, Hippolytus is the son of Theseus and the hero of Racine's Phèdre.
History
Common in the 19th century, the name has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s.
Famous people named Hippolyte
- Hippolyte Taine, historian and philosopher
- Hippolyte Girardot, French actor
Popularity of the name Hippolyte
Hippolyte in France
Hippolyte was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,270 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Hippolyte. Half of all babies named Hippolyte in France were born before 1954, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 136 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hippolyte mean?
Hippolyte comes from the Greek Hippolytos, formed from hippos, "horse", and luein, "to loosen".
What is the origin of the name Hippolyte?
Greek. In mythology, Hippolytus is the son of Theseus and the hero of Racine's Phèdre.
Is Hippolyte a girl's or a boy's name?
Hippolyte is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Hippolyte?
Hippolyte Taine, historian and philosopher; Hippolyte Girardot, French actor.