Grete
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The Story of Grete
This name has been a quiet promise carried through generations, now ready to be spoken for your daughter.
Grete is a familiar shortening of Margarete, originating from Greek and embraced by Germanic cultures. It has been a steady presence, resonating with strength and practicality in regions where it was commonly used.
For your daughter, Grete suggests a grounded presence, a reliable spirit that you will come to depend on. You see her facing the world with honesty and a quiet strength, a reassuring constant in your life.
What It Means
“A short form of Margarete, meaning 'pearl' in Greek. Common in Germanic-speaking regions.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1981
Total Births
61
First Recorded
1927
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