Gretl Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gretl is a German diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.
Meaning of the Name Gretl
Gretl is a diminutive form of the name Gretchen, which is the German diminutive of Margaret. Margaret is derived from the Greek name Margarites, meaning 'pearl'. Gretl carries a sense of sweetness and innocence, and it is often associated with kindness and generosity.
Popularity of the Name Gretl
The popularity for the name Gretl peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 6 births, which ranked number 24,520 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Gretl had the most female births in 2018 with 6, which ranked number 13,771 out of 18,126 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Gretl
Popularity of Gretl by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gretl. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gretl in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gretl is a great pick!
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