What origin is the name Marretta?

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

What are good brother names for Marretta?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Marretta — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Marretta or Mareta?

Both spellings are used. Marretta means "A diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning pearl."; Mareta is listed with the meaning "Sea or bitter". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Marretta

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Marretta

Marretta

Girl

Greek

3 syllables

Marretta is a Greek girl's name meaning "A diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning pearl".

Marretta is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning pearl". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Marretta mean?

A diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning pearl.

How popular is Marretta?

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What does Marretta mean?

Marretta is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning pearl.".

How popular is Marretta?

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Brother names that go with Marretta

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Marretta.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Marretta

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Mareta — "Sea or bitter" (Baltic)

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Marretta at a glance

Letters: 8
Syllables: 3
Starts with: M
Ends with: -ta
Vowels: 3 of 8 letters

8-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Marretta?

Marretta means "A diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning pearl." — these names share that spirit.

Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)