Gretta name meaning

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Updated: March 20th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek and English
Usage: English, Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gretta g-retta
Meaning: Form of Margaret, Child of Light, A Pearl and English
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What does Gretta mean?

Originated from Old Greek, Persistent and Popular Gretta is used in Danish, Finnish, English and Swedish is used generally as a girl name. Gretta is version of pious and durable Greta. Greta is short version of Marguerite.

Greta is Austrian, English and Scandinavian equivalent of Margaret. Also Greta is German cognate of Margreta. Greta means Child of Light, The Pearl and Form of Margaret is rooted from Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Gretta?

Two syllabled Gretta is most commonly pronounced as g-retta. It can also be pronounced as gr(et)-ta.

Variants of Gretta

Greta, Margaret, Margreta, Ghita, Greet, Grieta, Margaux, Mamie, Tita, Margueritte, Annemargaret, Marguerite, Margareta, Magreta

Names that rhyme with Gretta

How popular is the name Gretta?

Gretta is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1881 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1895, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 788 on girl names chart when 100 babies were named Gretta.

Over 3896 people have been named Gretta in United States. Gretta is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 1965, peaked in 1973 when it ranked 331st. Gretta is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today.

And also in France. Gretta is a common name in South Africa while somewhat familiar name in India, DR Congo, Russia, England, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Canada, Australia, Indonesia, Peru, Armenia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama and Mexico.

At least, 9000 people globally have carried Gretta as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2018332747
2017316750
2016273862
2015319851
2014341246
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What numbers say about Gretta?

You are dominant and leadership comes out naturally for you. Stop trying and focus on yourself only. What truly matters is love, friends, family and inner peace and joy. The rest is temporary. If your name ends up with the letter A, it means you are a creative fellow with a great wish to succeed in your career. Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive. You are lagging behind on motivational front.

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Sibling Names for Gretta

Are you searching for the perfect name for your new little one? Look no further than Gretta! This timeless and classic name pairs perfectly with many other sibling names. Here are some ideas to get you started on your search for the perfect family set of names.

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Famous people named Gretta

  • Gretta Duisenberg, Dutch pro-Palestinian political activist
  • Gretta Chambers, Canadian journalist and former Chancellor of McGill University
  • Gretta Cohn, cellist
  • Gretta Sosine in Petite Chardonnay as Actress
  • Gretta Monahan in Rach's All-American Hot Dog as
  • In 2000, Gretta Hill portrayed the role of Eden Salenger in comedy flick Boxes.

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