Gretel

Pronunciation: [ gr-EHT-uhl ]

Girl Name #3,274 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3274, Gretel is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Gretel is a girl name, recorded for 48 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gr-EHT-uhl.

Parents who love the name Gretel often also consider Grace, Gracie, Grayce .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #3,274
Total SSA Count: 48

Alternative Spellings

Greta #856 Grettel #2359 Gretchen #3569 Gretta #4387

Nicknames

Gre Gry Greie Gretie

Similar Names

Grace Gracie Grayce Gracia Grant Green Granville Grover

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gretel

Is Gretel a boy or girl name?

Gretel is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gretel?

Gretel is pronounced gr-EHT-uhl.

How popular is the name Gretel?

Gretel is currently ranked #3274 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gretel?

Common nicknames for Gretel include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie.

Is Gretel a common or rare name?

Gretel is an uncommon name, ranked #3274 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gretel

Gretel is a girl name .

Gretel is currently ranked #3,274 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gretel include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Gretel include Greta, Grettel, Gretchen, Gretta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.