Hippolyta - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Hippolyta \

is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "stampeding horses". Feminine form of Hippolyte. In Greek legend, Hippolyta was a queen of the Amazons. She is also a character in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

Hippolyta has 1 variant form: Hippolita.

Hippolyta is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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