Girl

Greta

GRET-uh

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“A Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl,' this short, sharp name became iconic through film and contemporary activists, carrying both vintage charm and modern edge.”

Popularity Over Time

Greta US popularity rank over timeRank 1479 in 1993 to rank 318 in 1932. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#318#899#14791900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #858 in the United States.

Origin

GreekScandinavian

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Gret

Style

StrongMinimalModernVintageBold

Famous Bearers

  • Greta Thunberg
  • Greta Garbo

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Scandinavian Names → Strong Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Clara

Latin Top 100

Iris

Greek Top 100

Hazel

Old English Top 50

Sibling Name Ideas

Beatrix

Latin Rare & Uncommon

Clara

Latin Top 100

Isla

Scottish Top 50

Ivy

Old English Top 50

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Scandinavian origin, universal appeal

People Also Ask

A Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl,' this short, sharp name became iconic through film and contemporary activists, carrying both vintage charm and modern edge.

Greta is currently ranked #858 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Greta include Gret.

Names that pair beautifully with Greta include Beatrix, Clara, Isla, Ivy.