Gretje
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gretje
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Gretje represents an unusual spelling of Greetje, which is used as a diminutive of Margarete in the Frisian and Dutch language areas. The name means "the pearl" and has its roots in the Ancient Greek word margarites.
What does the name Gretje mean?
Gretje is a rare variant of the name Greetje, a Frisian and Dutch diminutive of Margarete. The meaning of the name is "the pearl" and is derived from the Ancient Greek word margarites as well as the Latin margarita for "pearl." Related forms include Greet, Greeta, Gret, Greta, Gretchen, Grete, Gretel, Greth, Grethe, Griet, Grietje, Grit, and Gritt.
Where does the name Gretje come from?
The name Gretje has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the pearl."
How do you pronounce Gretje?
Gretje is pronounced approximately as 'Gret-ye.'
When is the name day of Gretje?
The most important name day for Gretje is celebrated on July 20th in honor of Saint Margaret of Antioch.
Popularity
In Germany, Gretje is among the rarer first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2015, when it reached 1,538th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,664th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,654th.
Nicknames & pet names
Gretki
Similar first names
Famous people
- Greetje Kauffeld (Dutch singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gretje
Where does the name Gretje come from?
The name Gretje has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a Frisian and Dutch diminutive of the name Margarete, which is widespread in various languages.
What does the name Gretje mean?
Gretje means 'the pearl' and is derived from the Ancient Greek word margarites as well as the Latin margarita.
Is the name Gretje popular?
Gretje is a rather rare name and less common than related forms like Greta or Gretchen, which are more popular in various cultures.