Gretna
Pronunciation: [ gr-EHTN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,453
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gretna
Gretna is a girl name .
Gretna is currently ranked #70,453 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gretna include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gretna 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)
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