Grettell
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Grettell
The name 'Grettell' is a variant of 'Gretel', a German diminutive of 'Margarete' (Margaret), meaning "pearl" from the Greek *margarites*.
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Etymology
The name 'Grettell' is a variant of 'Gretel', a German diminutive of 'Margarete' (Margaret), meaning "pearl" from the Greek *margarites*. It is primarily used in German-speaking and English-speaking cultures, often associated with Christian traditions via Saint Margaret, and gained literary prominence through the Brothers Grimm fairy tale *Hansel and Gretel*.
Grettell currently ranks #11,276 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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