Grethe
Grethe is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,428 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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,428
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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About the Name Grethe
Grethe is a girl name .
Grethe is currently ranked #23,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Grethe include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Grethe 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