Gretal
Pronunciation: [ gr-EHT-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gretal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 5 babies have been named Gretal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gretal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,988 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,988
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Irish origin
"fierce valor, unlucky"
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Etruscan origin
"stony ridge, rocky heights"
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Latin origin
"happiness, joy, gladness"
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Hebrew origin
"strength of God"
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Irish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Gretal
Gretal is a girl name .
Gretal is currently ranked #61,988 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gretal include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gretal include Greta, Grettel, Gretel, Gretchen, Gretta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis