What Does the Name Gretel Mean

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

Gretel Name Meaning

GermanDiminutive of GRETE. This name is well-known as the character in Grimm's fairy tale who is captured, with her brother Hansel, by a witch.

Origin: GermanGender: Girl
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1 Gaia
2 Gwyneira
3 Grażyna
4 Galit
5 Gisselle
6 Genie
7 Gargi
8 Gili
9 Graciela
10 Gioia
11 Gwenda
12 Grethe
13 Gertie
14 Gyneth
15 Garden
16 Gunilla
17 Gerdina
18 Gulbadan
19 Geltrude
20 Gunborg
21 Gloria
22 Galena
23 Gunnhild
24 Gotzone
25 Giannina
26 Galila
27 Gracelyn
28 Gauri
29 Gülbahar
30 Gróa
31 Glenys
32 Gerlinde
33 Gisila
34 Gülten
35 Giovanna
36 Gilda
37 Geneva
38 Gordana
39 Gunda
40 Gowri
41 Gentiana
42 Grusha
43 Gypsy
44 Gabi
45 Giacinta
46 Grimhilt
47 Gamila
48 Gayla
49 Güli̇zar
50 Grega
51 Giorgina
52 Giacoma
53 Giuseppa
54 Galya
55 Genesis
56 Glykeria
57 Genette
58 Garbi
59 Gwladys
60 Gawahir
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