Gretl Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGREH-tuhl / ˈɡrɛtəl

German; Dutch

Meaning

Diminutive of Margarete (German: pearl); diminutive of Grete (Dutch: pearl)

Historical & Cultural Background

Gretl is a diminutive form of the name Margarete, which has roots in ancient Greek. The name became popular in German-speaking countries and is often associated with folk traditions. It gained some recognition in popular culture through various media, including film and literature.

Trend Summary

Gretl has seen limited popularity in the United States, often overshadowed by its variants.

Similar Names

GretchenGreerGwenGildaGinaGiselle

Variants

  • Gretchen

International Variants

  • Greta (Italian)
  • Gretel (German)
  • Gretl (Dutch)

Famous people named Gretl

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Fictional characters named Gretl

Gretl (The Sound of Music) is one of the von Trapp children in the musical and film.

Gretl (Hansel and Gretel) is a character in the fairy tale about two siblings who encounter a witch.

Sibling Suggestions

GretaMargaretElsaLieselAnnaSophie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gretl was first seen in the United States in 2018. Gretl has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gretl has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gretl

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20186