Dretha
Dretha is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,297 in the US, popular nicknames include Dre, Dry, and Dreie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,297
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Dretha
Dretha is a girl name .
Dretha is currently ranked #48,297 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dretha include Dre, Dry, Dreie, and Dretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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