What is the origin of the name Gittel?

Gittel is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Gittel?

Gittel is currently ranked #2349 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlGermanic

Gittel

GIT-tel

Popularity

#2349

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,433

Peak Year

#78 in 2024

First Recorded

1963

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Yiddish diminutive of the name 'Gittl' related to 'Guta,' meaning 'good.' A term of endearment.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Git Gitty

Spelling Variations

Gitele

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Personality Traits

KindWarmCaringEmpathetic

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