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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. Madelyn93%
  2. Abigail89%
  3. Jesus88%
  4. Angel85%
  5. Jocelyn83%
  6. Madeline83%
  7. Leah83%
  8. Hope83%
  9. Gabriel82%
  10. Edgar79%

Bottom 10

  1. Oscar42%
  2. Hunter42%
  3. Zoe42%
  4. Maggie42%
  5. Max42%
  6. Chase42%
  7. Caleb42%
  8. Savannah42%
  9. Kylie42%
  10. Hailey42%

Love potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Leah96%
  2. Sophia96%
  3. Madeline96%
  4. Grace96%
  5. Adriana96%
  6. Abigail96%
  7. Chloe96%
  8. Hope96%
  9. Gabriella96%
  10. Julia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Clayton52%
  3. Max55%
  4. Hailey55%
  5. Cole57%
  6. Maggie58%
  7. Preston58%
  8. Zoe58%
  9. Grant60%
  10. Savannah60%

Professional potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Faith96%
  2. Jose96%
  3. Madelyn96%
  4. Jesus95%
  5. Jocelyn87%
  6. Bailey85%
  7. Juan84%
  8. Hannah84%
  9. Grace82%
  10. Gavin82%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Chase42%
  3. Destiny42%
  4. Preston43%
  5. Addison46%
  6. Savannah46%
  7. Hayden47%
  8. Caleb48%
  9. Kendall48%
  10. Hunter49%

Crush potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Edgar84%
  2. Angelina83%
  3. Madeline82%
  4. Adriana81%
  5. Aaliyah80%
  6. Autumn80%
  7. Gabriel80%
  8. Angel80%
  9. Jade80%
  10. Gabrielle80%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Juan45%
  3. Grant47%
  4. Hannah49%
  5. Hailey52%
  6. Zoe52%
  7. Maggie52%
  8. Hector52%
  9. Jose52%
  10. Clayton53%
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