Xanthippe

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First off, Xanthippe, Jacqueline’s angsty and challenging Daria-esque stepdaughter, is named for the ancient Greek character described to be antagonist.

From Newsweek • Mar. 15, 2015

Both Jenna and Liz use this phrase liberally throughout 30 Rock, and Kimmy does as well when she argues with Xanthippe during a party.

From Newsweek • Mar. 15, 2015

Mary Todd Lincoln, he suggests, was no neurotic Xanthippe forever needling her husband.

From Time Magazine Archive

These influences get their longest airing in a novella with the intimidating title Puttermesser and Xanthippe.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nothing but a jury of women whose husbands have “missions,” and neglect everything for them, could fairly judge Xanthippe on this point.

From Maids Wives and Bachelors by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston