Gretel: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Gretel – 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

Phonetic: GRET-el   IPA: /ˈɡrɛtəl/

Popularity of Gretel

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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