What origin is the name Gretna?

Gretna comes from Scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Gretna — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Gretna

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Gretna

Girl

Scottish

2 syllables

Gretna is a Scottish girl's name meaning "From the river mouth".

With Scottish roots, Gretna is a girl name that means "From the river mouth". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the river mouth

Popularity

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What does Gretna mean?

Gretna is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "From the river mouth".

How popular is Gretna?

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