How popular is the name Gretchen?

Gretchen has a popularity rate of 48,708 and currently ranks #23985 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Gretchen?

Gretchen is pronounced Greh-chen.

What are alternative spellings of Gretchen?

Alternative spellings of Gretchen include Maegan, Margaret, Maygan, Meagan, Meaghan, Meeghan, Meggan, Margo, Greta, Gretchen, Gretel, Margareta, Margaretta, Margarita, Margery, Margot, Marguerita, Marguerite, Marjorie, Megan, Meta, Rita, Margeaux.

Gretchen

Q: What does the name Gretchen mean?

Gretchen is a girl name of German origin meaning "Little pearl, derived from Margarete.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Gretchen?

The lucky number associated with Gretchen is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

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Meaning

Little pearl, derived from Margarete.

Origin

German

Gender

Girl

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How Popular is Gretchen?

Girl names 37,741 names

33% more popular

German names 1,137 names

53% more popular

Girl German names 440 names

52% more popular

Names starting with G 3,248 names

37% more popular

What Does Gretchen Mean?

Gretchen is a girl name of German origin meaning "Little pearl, derived from Margarete.". It is widely used in German communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Gretchen has 8 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 48% of girl German names. This name has German origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: Greh-chen

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

Alternative Spellings

Maegan Margaret Maygan Meagan Meaghan Meeghan Meggan Margo Margo Margo Greta Gretchen Gretel Margareta Margaretta Margarita Margery Margo Margot Marguerita Marguerite Marjorie Megan Meta Rita Greta Gretchen Gretel Margareta Margaretta Margarita Margeaux Margery Margo Margo Margot Marguerita Marguerite Marjorie Megan Meta Margo