Tippi

Tippi is a traditional girl's name that is used as a diminutive of Xanthippe in English. The meaning of the name is "the yellow horse."

What does the name Tippi mean?

The name Tippi comes from the old English abbreviation Xanthippe and literally means "the yellow horse." Its roots lie in the ancient Greek terms xanthós (ξανθός), meaning "yellow," "golden," "blonde," or "flax," and híppos (ίππος), meaning "the horse" or "the cavalry." In the USA, Tippy is often used as a diminutive of Tiffany. Other variants include Xantippe and Anthipi.

Where does the name Tippi come from?

The name Tippi has ancient Greek origins and means "the yellow horse." It is composed of the ancient Greek words xanthós (ξανθός) for "yellow," "blonde," or "golden" and híppos (ίππος) for "the horse" or "the cavalry." The languages in which the name appears are English and French.

How do you pronounce Tippi?

Tippi is pronounced like 'Tippi,' with a short 'i' and stressed on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Tippi is among the less common first names. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th. In the last ten years, Tippi has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 6,444th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ippi

Famous people

• Tippi Degre (author)
• Tippi Hedren (actress)