Gretha
Gretha is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,019 in the US, popular nicknames include Gre, Gry, and Greie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gretha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 6 babies have been named Gretha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gretha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,019 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,019
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Gretha
Gretha is a girl name .
Gretha is currently ranked #38,019 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gretha include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gretha 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