Margretta
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Margretta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 254 babies have been named Margretta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Margretta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,165 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,165
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Margretta
Margretta is a girl name .
Margretta is currently ranked #71,165 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Margretta include Mar, Marg, Margy, Margie, Margr, Margry, Margrie, Tta, Ttay, Ttaie, Etta, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Margretta include Margaret, Margot, Margo, Margaux, Margarita . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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