Greta
GREH-tah
Popularity
#855
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Swedish
Total Births
27,501
Peak Year
#534 in 1967
First Recorded
1885
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Greta is a diminutive of Margareta, the Swedish form of Margaret. Margaret is derived from the Greek *margaron*, meaning 'pearl'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Greta Garbo
Swedish-American actress during the silent and classic cinema
Greta Thunberg
Swedish environmental activist and speaker
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