US Popularity:9074
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Pearl
What better way to remind baby of how bright they shine than with the beautiful Greek moniker Gretal? Also spelled as Gretel, it comes from the short form of Margaret and might be most known from the tale of Hansel and Gretal. It also has some German roots and has been shortened again to Greta over time. Your little bundle of joy will have numerous inspirations to draw from with this sweet classic moniker. Whether it's the heroine in the old German fairy tale or environmental activist Greta Thunberg, you can trust they will always fight for what they believe in.

Gretal Name Popularity Data

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1971
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