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Greta

Girl name

Used in 15 countries · Germanic origin

Meaning

pearl, jewel

Origin

Greta is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in norse tradition.

It appears in our records across 15 countries (AL, AT, BE, CZ, DE, ES, GB, HU, IR, IS, IT, LT, NL, PE, US).

Style

  • feminine
  • international
  • strong
  • traditional
  • classic
  • modern

Famous people named Greta

  • Greta Garbo
  • Gréta Arn
  • Greta Thunberg

Variations

Grete, Grethe, Gretel

Popularity

Greta appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.

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