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Grethel

Pronunciation: [ gr-EHTH-uhl ]

Girl Name #11,629 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Grethel is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gr-EHTH-uhl.

Popularity Over Time

#11,629
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#11,629
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Gre Gry Greie Gretie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grethel

Is Grethel a boy or girl name?
Grethel is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Grethel?
Grethel is pronounced gr-EHTH-uhl.
How popular is the name Grethel?
Grethel is currently ranked #11629 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Grethel?
Common nicknames for Grethel include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie.
Is Grethel a common or rare name?
Grethel is an uncommon name, ranked #11629 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Grethel

Grethel is a girl name .

Grethel is currently ranked #11,629 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Grethel 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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