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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. Cherish96%
  2. Rosaura95%
  3. Cailin95%
  4. Charis95%
  5. Maryanna93%
  6. Amyah93%
  7. Madalyn93%
  8. Madelyn93%
  9. Lizeth93%
  10. Madelynn93%

Bottom 10

  1. Oscar42%
  2. Roxy42%
  3. Ty42%
  4. Slade42%
  5. Jayson42%
  6. Xzavier42%
  7. Kieran42%
  8. Gage42%
  9. Hunter42%
  10. Jazlynn42%

Love potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Kayleb96%
  2. Magaly96%
  3. Leah96%
  4. Kerstin96%
  5. Citlalli96%
  6. Camren96%
  7. Naima96%
  8. Dalila96%
  9. Jailynn96%
  10. Alyna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Luc46%
  3. Slade48%
  4. Clayton52%
  5. Ciro52%
  6. Marek53%
  7. Paris54%
  8. Kate54%
  9. Max55%
  10. Hailey55%

Professional potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Joselyn96%
  2. Faith96%
  3. Fatima96%
  4. Madilyn96%
  5. Lisette96%
  6. Maritza96%
  7. Madalyn96%
  8. Gisele96%
  9. Nana96%
  10. Jose96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramses42%
  2. Tyson42%
  3. Bentley42%
  4. Cesar42%
  5. Max42%
  6. Tyce42%
  7. Trevion42%
  8. Chase42%
  9. Bentlee42%
  10. Alexandre42%

Crush potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Audriana96%
  2. Kaylen94%
  3. Gisel93%
  4. Nallely92%
  5. Arely92%
  6. Emmaleigh89%
  7. Maliya89%
  8. Kamille89%
  9. Leigha89%
  10. Jailynn89%

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Allyssa42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Marek42%
  5. Jordin43%
  6. Isaak44%
  7. Ciro44%
  8. Jazlynn44%
  9. Shaylee45%
  10. Garrison45%
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