Girl name · Greek
Xanthe
“golden, yellow”
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About the name
Xanthe is the feminine of Greek xanthos, yellow or golden, the root of xanthic and of Xanthippe, which is xanthos plus hippos, horse.
It is rare in the US. The x is a z: ZAN-thee. That opening sound is what keeps the name uncommon, and what makes it recognisable once heard.
Two syllables take one or three (Xanthe Claire, Xanthe Josephine). On our vibe map it is Mythological with Vintage Elegant polish.
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Is Xanthe a boy or girl name?
Xanthe is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin.
What does the name Xanthe mean?
Xanthe means “golden, yellow” of Greek origin. Xanthe is the feminine of Greek xanthos, yellow or golden, the root of xanthic and of Xanthippe, which is xanthos plus hippos, horse.
Where does the name Xanthe come from?
Xanthe is Greek in origin. It is rare in the US. The x is a z: ZAN-thee. That opening sound is what keeps the name uncommon, and what makes it recognisable once heard.
How popular is Xanthe?
Xanthe did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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