Grettel or Gretel?
Two spellings, side by side.
Grettel and Gretel are two spellings of the same sound. Grettel is listed with the meaning "A variant of the German name Gretel, which is a diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl" and Gretel with "A German name meaning pearl, commonly used as a short form or abbreviation of the name Margaret". Grettel 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 | Grettel | Gretel |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A variant of the German name Gretel, which is a diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl. | A German name meaning pearl, commonly used as a short form or abbreviation of the name Margaret. |
| Origin | German | German |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Gret-tel | Gre-tel |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Grettel and Gretel
Is Grettel or Gretel more common?
Grettel is more often searched and saved on this site; Gretel is also used.
Do Grettel and Gretel mean the same?
Grettel: "A variant of the German name Gretel, which is a diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl". Gretel: "A German name meaning pearl, commonly used as a short form or abbreviation of the name Margaret".
How do you say Grettel?
In parts: Gret-tel. Gretel is said the same way.
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