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Girl Name

Greta

"Pearl, precious gem, little pearl"

Ranked #855 for girls

About the Name Greta

Meaning

Pearl, precious gem, little pearl

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Girl

First Letter

G

Girl Rank

#855

Greta is a girl name of Germanic origin. The name means "Pearl, precious gem, little pearl" and Currently ranked #855 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with G or explore other Germanic names.

Popularity Over Time

#2309
1950
#3462
1960
#2210
1970
#1417
1980
#1445
1990
#3755
2000
#4712
2010
#1627
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Greta

  • GG Greta Garbo
  • GT Greta Thunberg
  • GG Greta Gerwig

Names Similar to Greta

Gretel

Girl

German diminutive of Margarete, derived from Margaret. Means 'pearl' and symbolizes purity and value.

Gerda

Girl

Spear; symbolizes strength, protection, and warrior spirit.

Gretchen

Girl

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
G
Origin
Germanic

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