What is the origin of the name Grethel?

Grethel is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Grethel?

Grethel is currently ranked #9772 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Grethel?

Grethel is pronounced GRET-uhl.

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Grethel

GRET-uhl

Popularity

#9772

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

625

Peak Year

#20 in 1921

First Recorded

1904

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A diminutive form of Margarete, derived from the Greek word for 'pearl'.

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Greta Grete

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Greta Grete

Spelling Variations

Gretel Grete

Similar Names

Gretchen Margaret Heidi Elsa

Personality Traits

gentlekindcreativeoptimisticfriendly

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