Clytemnestra
/ˌklaɪ.təˈmnes.trə/noun
A queen in Greek mythology, wife of Agamemnon, who is infamous for murdering him.
Did you know?Her name is usually explained from Greek elements meaning “famous” and “wooer/suitor,” making it one of mythology’s most chillingly elegant names.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Κλυταιμνήστρα
“The mythic name of Agamemnon’s wife, later associated with a queen of tragic vengeance”
Classical Greek
Greek
κλυτός
“Renowned, famous, heard of”
Classical Greek
Greek
μνήστηρ
“Suitor, wooer, one who seeks a bride”
Latin
Latin
Clytemnestra
“Latinized form of the Greek mythological name”
Modern English
English
Clytemnestra
“The standard English name of the Greek tragic figure”