How popular is the name Gretel?

Gretel has a popularity rate of 48,715 and currently ranks #23978 on BabyNameLore.

What are alternative spellings of Gretel?

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

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Q: What does the name Gretel mean?

Gretel is a girl name of German origin meaning "Diminutive of Margarete, meaning 'pearl'.".

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

The lucky number associated with Gretel 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

Diminutive of Margarete, meaning 'pearl'.

Origin

German

Gender

Girl

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How Popular is Gretel?

Girl names 37,741 names

33% more popular

German names 1,137 names

53% more popular

Girl German names 440 names

53% more popular

Names starting with G 3,248 names

37% more popular

What Does Gretel Mean?

Gretel is a girl name of German origin meaning "Diminutive of Margarete, meaning 'pearl'.". It is widely used in German communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Gretel has 6 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 47% of girl German names. This name has German origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: GREH-tel

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