Hippolyta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hippolyta Name at a Glance

Name	Hippolyta
Meaning	A Midsummer Night's Dream' Queen of the Amazons, bethrothed to Theseus.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hippolyta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hippolyta means “A Midsummer Night's Dream' Queen of the Amazons, bethrothed to Theseus”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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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