Greta
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Greta
Greta is a Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarita, which means "pearl." The name has linguistic roots in Greek (margarites) and Latin (margarita).
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Etymology
Greta is a Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarita, which means "pearl." The name has linguistic roots in Greek (margarites) and Latin (margarita).
The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Sweden, Germany, and Denmark, with notable historical figures including Swedish Queen Greta and climate activist Greta Thunberg, establishing it as a culturally significant name in Northern Europe.
Greta currently ranks #908 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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