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Gretha

GRET-ah

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

41

Peak Year

#8 in 1928

First Recorded

1916

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A shortened form of Margaretha, the German form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl' in Greek. It’s a classic name with enduring appeal.

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Grete Gretel Greta Gretta

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Grete Gretel Greta Gretta

Spelling Variations

Greta Gretha Gretta

Similar Names

Margaret Gretchen Margot Agnes Louise

Personality Traits

ClassicElegantReliableStrong

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