Hippatius

Hippatius is a given name of Greek origin that has appeared in various historical and fictional contexts. The name is a Latinized form of ancient Greek personal names and is commonly linked with the element hippos, meaning horse, which occurs in numerous classical names. In historical sources, Hippatius is not associated with a single prominent figure; instead, it appears sporadically as the name of minor officials, soldiers, or ecclesiastical figures in late antiquity and medieval Europe. The evidence for individual bearers is limited and often fragmentary, with some references surviving only in marginal notes or dubious transcription.

In modern literature and popular culture, Hippatius is sometimes used as a classical-sounding given name for characters in fantasy novels, role-playing games, and video games. When employed, it is typically chosen to convey a sense of antiquity or nobility without implying any particular historical identity.

Variant spellings of the name include Hypatius and Ippatius, reflecting differences in transliteration from Greek and Latin. The name is related to other hippo-names in antiquity, though it should not be confused with similarly spelled but distinct names.