Grethel or Gretel?
Two spellings, side by side.
Grethel and Gretel are two spellings of the same sound. Grethel is listed with the meaning "A pearl" and Gretel with "A German name meaning pearl, commonly used as a short form or abbreviation of the name Margaret". Grethel is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Grethel | Gretel |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A pearl | A German name meaning pearl, commonly used as a short form or abbreviation of the name Margaret. |
| Origin | Baltic | German |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Gre-thel | Gre-tel |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Grethel and Gretel
Is Grethel or Gretel more common?
Grethel is more often searched and saved on this site; Gretel is also used.
Do Grethel and Gretel mean the same?
Grethel: "A pearl". Gretel: "A German name meaning pearl, commonly used as a short form or abbreviation of the name Margaret".
How do you say Grethel?
In parts: Gre-thel. Gretel is said the same way.
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