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Name Profile
Xanthippe
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Xanthippe.
Primary meaning
Yellow horse
Pronunciation: ksahnt-heep-pee
Profile summary
Ancient Greek name meaning 'yellow horse'. Famous bearer: Xanthippe, wife of the philosopher Socrates, known for her difficult temper. Rare in modern usage but historically significant. The current meaning shown for this name is Yellow horse. The catalog pronunciation is listed as ksahnt-heep-pee. Xanthippe appears in girl naming lists and ancient style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Xanthippe is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Yellow horse.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Xanthippe is grouped as a ancient girl name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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