Hermione

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Quotations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἑρμιόνη, probably named after the god Hermes.

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Hermione

Plural -

Hermione

1. (Greek mythology) Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes.
2. A female given name of mostly British usage.

[edit] Quotations

• 1610, William Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale: Act III, Scene II:

  Hermione, queen to the worthy Leontes, King of Sicilia, thou art here accused and arraigned of high treason