Hippolyta
f.
A derivative of Ancient Greek ἵππος 'horse'.
The name of an Amazonian queen appearing in the Greek myths of Heracles and Theseus.
Shakespeare adapted the mythological character for his play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1590x1596).
- Italy
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- Latin
- ● 1522x1532 Polita (nom) DSF p. 52, 27;
1527 Hippolita (nom) Rome1527 p. 88
Cite as: S.L. Uckelman. "Hippolyta". In S.L. Uckelman, ed. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edition 2015, no. 2. http://dmnes.org/2015/2/name/Hippolyta.