Hippolyta: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
She who unleashes the horses
Origin
Ancient Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
hih-POL-ih-tuh

Hippolyta is an Ancient Greek girl's name meaning “she who unleashes the horses”. It appears in our list of 200+ Tough, Badass Girl Names for a Fierce Little Force.

Meaning & Origin of Hippolyta

Meaning: She who unleashes the horses.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Hippolyta

hih-POL-ih-tuhIPA /hɪˈpɒlɪtə/

Popularity of Hippolyta

Hippolyta doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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