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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