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Gretel

Girl Name day: July 20
Gretel is a short form of Gretchen: on birth records it is written Gretchen (53,587 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Gretchen page.
Origin: Greek (via German). Meaning: Pearl.
German pet form of Margarete, from Latin Margarita, from Greek 'margarites', 'pearl'.

Name day for Gretel

July 20

Why this day? Gretel is a short form of Gretchen, and shares its name day.

Gretel is celebrated in the United States on July 20.

The story of the name Gretel

Gretel is a short form of Gretchen. It keeps its origin (Greek (via German)) and meaning — pearl, and shares its name day, July 20.

On birth records, Gretel is rarely written as such: the Gretels are Gretchens (53,587 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gretchen page.

Frequently asked questions about Gretel

What does Gretel mean?

Gretel is a short form of Gretchen, which means pearl.

When is Gretel's name day?

July 20, together with Gretchen: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gretel a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gretchen.

Gretel's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Elaina92%
  2. Harmony90%
  3. Penelope86%
  4. Norah85%
  5. Valentina83%
  6. Liliana83%
  7. Noelle81%
  8. Adeline81%
  9. Adalyn81%
  10. Emilia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Scarlett42%
  3. Millie43%
  4. Phoebe46%
  5. Nyla46%
  6. Piper46%
  7. Nova46%
  8. Kinsley49%
  9. Matilda53%
  10. Genesis53%

Love potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Lucia96%
  2. Eloise96%
  3. Adalyn96%
  4. Brielle96%
  5. Emilia96%
  6. Camilla96%
  7. Delilah96%
  8. Josie96%
  9. Harmony96%
  10. Annabelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett55%
  2. Kali58%
  3. Gianna67%
  4. Nova69%
  5. Nyla70%
  6. Kinsley70%
  7. Piper71%
  8. Mara72%
  9. Matilda72%
  10. Athena73%

Professional potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Harmony96%
  2. Noelle92%
  3. Penelope89%
  4. Josie88%
  5. Millie83%
  6. Serenity82%
  7. Adalyn79%
  8. Alina79%
  9. Adeline79%
  10. Camilla79%

Bottom 10

  1. Nova42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Londyn42%
  4. Scarlett43%
  5. Genesis43%
  6. Ivy44%
  7. Kinsley47%
  8. Athena50%
  9. Eliza50%
  10. Raegan50%

Crush potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Harmony89%
  2. Alayna87%
  3. Brielle87%
  4. Delilah86%
  5. Elaina83%
  6. Adalynn83%
  7. Valentina83%
  8. Noelle81%
  9. Londyn81%
  10. Anastasia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Gianna47%
  2. Adelaide53%
  3. Scarlett55%
  4. Millie55%
  5. Nyla61%
  6. Piper62%
  7. Phoebe63%
  8. Mara63%
  9. Kali64%
  10. Genesis65%
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