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Gretta vs Fraidy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fraidy

Girl #3,091 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, delight"

Origin: Yiddish from Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hasidic Yiddish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,091
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gretta Rank #4,387
Fraidy Rank #3,091

Fraidy is more popular, ranked #3091 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretta or Fraidy more popular?

Fraidy is more popular, ranked #3091 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Gretta and Fraidy mean?

Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin). Fraidy means "joy, happiness, delight" (Yiddish from Hebrew origin).

Are Gretta and Fraidy boy or girl names?

Gretta is primarily a girl name. Fraidy is primarily a girl name.

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