Gretl

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gretl is a diminutive form of the name Gretchen, which means "little pearl".
Popularity
Gretl is not a very popular or common name, and its usage has been declining over the years. It is more commonly used as a nickname.

cartoon of the name Gretl
Cartoon of Gretl

Gretl Name meanings & History

Gretl is a diminutive form of the name Gretchen, which means "little pearl". Variant of Gretel. It is not typically used as a given name.It was used in 'The Sound of Music' for the youngest child of the von Trapp family. Gretl is used as a standalone name, but it is more commonly used as a nickname for variations of the name Margaret.

Zodiac Sign of Gretl: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gretl:

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

E: Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate

T: Truth,Talkative,Testy,Touchy,Tireless,Tacky,Doubting Thomas

L: Languid,Luscious,Liaison,Lazy,Lovely,Legal,Lover

Gretl is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

Related Names to Gretl

Gretel, Gretchen, Greta, Margaret

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