At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pearl
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- GRET-el
Gretel is a German girl's name meaning “pearl”. It appears in our list of Triplet Baby Names With Coordinated Charm.
Meaning & Origin of Gretel
Meaning: Pearl.
Origin: German.
Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gretel
GRET-elIPA /ˈɡrɛtəl/
Popularity of Gretel
● Peak: #2588 in 2022 · ● Latest: #3290 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2024.
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