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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. Mea96%
  2. Ouisa96%
  3. Gret96%
  4. Weezy96%
  5. Meggie96%
  6. Lula-Lee96%
  7. Adah96%
  8. Megs96%
  9. Chasidy96%
  10. Florene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Savy42%
  2. Viva42%
  3. Genie42%
  4. Roxy42%
  5. Teeny42%
  6. Savi42%
  7. Jillie42%
  8. Jil42%
  9. Tequila42%
  10. Gingerella42%

Love potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Ludie96%
  2. Verlie96%
  3. Stephaine96%
  4. Vivianne96%
  5. Kerstin96%
  6. Lisha96%
  7. Citlalli96%
  8. Harm96%
  9. Naima96%
  10. Tonda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Jil49%
  3. Jillie49%
  4. Arry51%
  5. Ary51%
  6. Loli52%
  7. Katee54%
  8. Hail55%
  9. Scarlie55%
  10. Haïli55%

Professional potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Renea96%
  2. Lawanna96%
  3. Jilly96%
  4. Mado96%
  5. Mam96%
  6. Dawne96%
  7. Greet96%
  8. Ree96%
  9. Annamae96%
  10. Gaynell96%

Bottom 10

  1. Vanita42%
  2. Diam42%
  3. Cleopatra42%
  4. Kals42%
  5. Dima42%
  6. Khaleesi42%
  7. Kendi42%
  8. Ary42%
  9. Novie42%
  10. Adie42%

Crush potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Arletta96%
  2. Lillia94%
  3. Camellia93%
  4. Angella93%
  5. Leisha93%
  6. Chasidy93%
  7. Gisel93%
  8. Mignon93%
  9. Nallely92%
  10. Calla92%

Bottom 10

  1. Con42%
  2. Connie-Bee42%
  3. Constie42%
  4. Constant42%
  5. Stance42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Simi42%
  8. Babs44%
  9. Basia44%
  10. Jil47%
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