Gretel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gretel Name at a Glance

Name	Gretel
Meaning	Diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl. Famous bearer: heroine of the German folk tale 'Hansel and Gretel'.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gretel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gretel means “Diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl. Famous bearer: heroine of the German folk tale 'Hansel and Gretel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gretel Name Origin

Our database records Gretel under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gretel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gretel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gretel

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