Gretchen
GRET-chen
Popularity
#3591
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
53,806
Peak Year
#1,350 in 1973
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A diminutive of Margarete, the German form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Gretchen Mol
American actress known for her film and television work.
Gretchen Wilson
American country music singer and songwriter.
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