Hippolyta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hippolyta Name at a Glance

Name	Hippolyta
Meaning	Feminine form of Hippolytus: Horse let loose. Queen of the Amazons. A character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hippolyta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hippolyta means “Feminine form of Hippolytus: Horse let loose. Queen of the Amazons. A character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hippolyta Name Origin

Our database records Hippolyta under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hippolyta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hippolyta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hippolyta

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