Girl Name
Gretel
"German diminutive of Margarete, derived from Margaret. Means 'pearl' and symbolizes purity and value."
Ranked #3290 for girls
About the Name Gretel
Meaning
German diminutive of Margarete, derived from Margaret. Means 'pearl' and symbolizes purity and value.
Origin
GermanGender
Girl
First Letter
GGirl Rank
#3290
Gretel is a girl name of German origin. The name means "German diminutive of Margarete, derived from Margaret. Means 'pearl' and symbolizes purity and value." and Currently ranked #3290 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with G or explore other German names.
Popularity Over Time
#51 1950
#87 1960
#114 1970
#99 1980
#90 1990
#193 2000
#435 2010
#258 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Gretel
- GB Gretel Bergmann (athlete)