Tippi
t(ip)-pi
US Popularity:7570
Origin:Swedish
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Little girl; Little sweetheart; Yellow horse
For a name that's sweet as pie, make room in your heart for lovely Tippi. This feminine nickname is believed to stem from the Swedish word tupsa, meaning "little girl" or "little sweetheart." During the '60s, it was made famous by Hollywood starlet Nathalie Kay "Tippi" Hedren. She's most known for her work on films by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, including The Birds and Marnie. Other sources link Tippi to the Greek title Xanthippe, which translates to "yellow horse." Tippi's a name that embodies both sugar and spice, so you can expect your tiny tot to keep you on your toes once they start to run, jump, and frolic!
How Popular Is The Name Tippi?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1974
#6836
in 1974
+ 1513
from 1973
Sources
Britannica, Tippi Hedren, American actress, January 2025
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 299
Behind the Name, Xanthippe, May 2020
Behind the Name, Xanthippos, May 2020
Name Doctor, Tippi
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