What Does the Name Xanthippe Mean
The name Xanthippe comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Xanthippe below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Xanthippe Name Meaning
Ancient GreekFeminine form of XANTHIPPOS. This was the name of the wife of Socrates. Because of her supposedly argumentative nature, the name has been adopted (in the modern era) as a word for a scolding,...
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