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Reta

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Reta is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Short form of Margarita, meaning 'pearl.' It signifies something precious and rare.”, and peaked in popularity in 1946.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Reta Means

Short form of Margarita, meaning 'pearl.' It signifies something precious and rare.

The Story of Reta

This name, a gentle echo of a precious gem, holds a quiet rarity that feels perfectly suited to your most cherished arrival.

Reta is often a short form of Margarita, a name with Greek origins meaning 'pearl.' Pearls are born from irritation, slowly forming into something perfect and lustrous, symbolizing purity, wisdom, and tranquility. The name itself traveled from ancient Greece through various European languages, becoming a familiar yet distinct choice over centuries.

Whispering 'Reta' feels like holding something smooth and cool, like a pearl itself. It’s a name for a daughter who might possess a quiet strength, a gentle demeanor, and a profound inner value. When you write Reta on a birth announcement, it feels classic and understated, a subtle declaration of the precious, rare treasure she is to you.

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Numerology

3

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Reta Shaw

    American actress of stage and screen.

  • Reta Jo Lewis

    American attorney and politician.

Personality Traits

GentleKindClassicQuiet

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Peak Year

#192 in 1946

Total Births

8,616

First Recorded

1880

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