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Gretel Meaning and Origin
Gretel is German given name meaning Gretel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Margarete, meaning "pearl.".
Gretel is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.
Gretel is currently #2579 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Gretel are .
Gretel is a 6 letters name with syllables.
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Gretel
Gretel name meaning
Gretel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Margarete, meaning "pearl."
Gretel name origin
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Gretel is ranked #2579 most popular baby girl name in 2022
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In 2022, 100% of babies named Gretel were girls
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Gretel - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Gretel?
The meaning of the name Gretel is Gretel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Margarete, meaning "pearl.".
What is the origin of the name Gretel?
The origin of the name Gretel is German .
Is Gretel a girl or boy name?
The name Gretel is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Gretel were boys, 100.00% of babies called Gretel were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Gretel?
According to statistics, Gretel is ranked 2579th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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