Gretchan
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Gretchan is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “A variant of Gretchen, which is a German diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearl".”, and peaked in popularity in 1972.
What Gretchan Means
“A variant of Gretchen, which is a German diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearl".”
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Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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Peak Year
#7 in 1972
Total Births
34
First Recorded
1971
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