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Gretel
“A German diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl” — German
GirlGerman2 syllables
About Gretel
Gretel appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Gretel has German origin. The name is commonly interpreted as "Diminutive of GRETE."
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Popularity in the U.S.
Gretel is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.
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What does Gretel mean?
Gretel is commonly linked to the meaning A German diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl and is associated with German roots.
Is Gretel a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Gretel is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.