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Atalanta Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-tah-LAN-tah / ˌætəˈlæntə

Greek; Latin

Meaning

unharmed; swift-footed (Greek); derived from Atalanta (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

Atalanta is rooted in Greek mythology, known as a skilled huntress and a symbol of independence. In the myth, she was raised by bears and became a fierce competitor in foot races. The name was later adopted into Latin literature, where Atalanta's story was popularized, emphasizing themes of strength and defiance against traditional gender roles. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, often representing a strong female figure.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Atalante
  • Atalantae

International Variants

  • Atalanta (Italian)
  • Atalante (Spanish)

Famous people named Atalanta

Atalanta — mythological figure.

Atalanta de Lemos — Brazilian artist.

Fictional characters named Atalanta

Atalanta — 'The Argonautica'.

Sibling Suggestions

AthenaArtemisCalistaDaphneSeleneThalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Atalanta was first seen in the United States in 2000. Atalanta has ranked as high as #1278 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Atalanta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Atalanta

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20005