  The scientrific name for the hip is the pelvis. the pelvis is the scientific name, and the common name for the pelvis is hip(s).I hope this helps :). 2 people found this useful. Edit. The scientrific name for the hip is the pelvis. the pelvis is the scientific name, and the common name for the pelvis is hip(s). I hope this helps :). 2 people found this useful.