What Does the Name Greta Mean

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The name Greta comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Greta below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Greta Name Meaning

German, Swedish, EnglishShort form of MARGARETA. A famous bearer of this name was Swedish actress Greta Garbo (1905-1990).

Origin: GermanGender: Girl
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1 Guiomar
2 Giuanna
3 Genevra
4 Grazia
5 Grizel
6 Gi̇zem
7 Gunhild
8 Ginny
9 Gerdina
10 Giacoma
11 Grid
12 Gianna
13 Garbiñe
14 Gunnr
15 Gail
16 Gülden
17 Gunn
18 Györgyi
19 Gro
20 Gayle
21 Gobnait
22 Glory
23 Guðríðr
24 Gaiana
25 Gudrun
26 Gwladus
27 Gregg
28 Gitta
29 Gobnet
30 Gladys
31 Gundula
32 Gretel
33 Gulnara
34 Gerlind
35 Graça
36 Grete
37 Gusta
38 Gaila
39 Gayla
40 Gülay
41 Gaétane
42 Gohar
43 Galya
44 Gargi
45 Glenda
46 Galena
47 Gwawr
48 Glynis
49 Gwenyth
50 Garbi
51 Galina
52 Gisella
53 Greet
54 Günay
55 Grey
56 Giorgia
57 Gertie
58 Guðlaug
59 Gwenith
60 Gülşen
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