What does the name Gretta mean?

Gretta is a girl name of German origin: a German short form of Margarete (Margaret), ultimately from Greek margarites, pearl.

When was the name Gretta most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Gretta peaked in the 2010s.

What are names similar to Gretta?

Names similar to Gretta in origin and style include Emma, Frieda, Helga, Klara, Meta.

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Gretta

girl name

Origin

German

Syllables

Peak era

2010s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

a German short form of Margarete (Margaret), ultimately from Greek margarites, pearl

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Gretta peaked in the 2010s.

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Popularity in Brazil

48 people · the #68,557 first name in Brazil · median age 26

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Gretta

Emma Frieda Helga Klara Meta Rita

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