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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. Mallie96%
  3. Ouisa96%
  4. Gret96%
  5. Weezy96%
  6. Meggie96%
  7. Lula-Lee96%
  8. Adah96%
  9. Megs96%
  10. Chasidy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tor42%
  2. Bucky42%
  3. Jacks42%
  4. Coltie42%
  5. Roan42%
  6. Wyman42%
  7. Mav42%
  8. Savy42%
  9. Viva42%
  10. Dandy42%

Love potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Kayleb96%
  2. Ludie96%
  3. Verlie96%
  4. Stephaine96%
  5. Vivianne96%
  6. Kerstin96%
  7. Lisha96%
  8. Citlalli96%
  9. Harm96%
  10. Naima96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mav42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Karlchen42%
  4. Mave42%
  5. Vanya42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Kalle42%
  8. Alaric44%
  9. Clinty45%
  10. Clintie45%

Professional potential for Gretel

Top 10

  1. Renea96%
  2. Pepe96%
  3. Lawanna96%
  4. Jilly96%
  5. Mado96%
  6. Mam96%
  7. Dawne96%
  8. Greet96%
  9. Ree96%
  10. Annamae96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Raynard42%
  3. Sheld42%
  4. Mcarthur42%
  5. Vanita42%
  6. Bent42%
  7. Lutty42%
  8. Diam42%
  9. Luth42%
  10. Geraldo42%

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. Clintie42%
  4. Kalle42%
  5. Vanya42%
  6. Karlchen42%
  7. Constie42%
  8. Luc42%
  9. Constant42%
  10. Stance42%
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