Gretal
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gretal
The name 'Gretal' is a diminutive form of 'Margaret', meaning "pearl," derived from the Greek word *margarites*.
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Etymology
The name 'Gretal' is a diminutive form of 'Margaret', meaning "pearl," derived from the Greek word *margarites*. It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and, to a lesser extent, in English-speaking ones, with notable historical context from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale *Hansel and Gretel*.
Gretal currently ranks #8,761 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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