Atalanta
/ˌætəˈlæntə/noun
A swift-footed huntress and heroine in Greek mythology.
Did you know?In Greek myth, Atalanta’s race against suitors became a deadly ritual of desire and destiny, and the whole story was preserved by poets as a warning about pride and love.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἀταλάντη (Atalántē)
“The name of a mythic huntress known for her speed and independence.”
Classical Greek
Greek
Ἀταλάντη
“A legendary heroine associated with hunting, racing, and refusing marriage.”
Latin
Latin
Atalanta
“The Greek mythological name adopted into Latin literature.”
Middle English
English
Atalante / Atalanta
“Used in retellings of classical mythology and learned writing.”
Modern English
English
Atalanta
“The standard English form of the mythological name.”