Greta

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Greta means "pearl" or "precious stone".
Pronunciation
GREH-ta(German, Italian, Swedish, Polish)
GREHT-ə(English)
The name Greta is pronounced GREH-ta.
Popularity
In 2021, Greta ranked #328 in the United States and was most popular in Sweden, where it ranked #23 in 2020. It is also commonly used in countries like Germany, Austria, and Norway.

cartoon of the name Greta
Cartoon of Greta

Greta Name meanings & History

The name Greta is of Germanic origin and is a shortened form of the name Margareta, meaning "pearl". The name Greta means "pearl" or "precious stone". Short form of Margareta. A famous bearer of this name was the Swedish actress Greta Garbo (1905-1990). Greta is a versatile name that can be used for a baby girl born in any season. It is a popular choice for parents who want something simple and elegant, yet still feminine and unique.

Zodiac Sign of Greta: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Greta:

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

E: Environment,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate

T: Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Truth,Talkative,Testy,Tacky,Touchy

A: Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry

Greta is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Greta include actresses Greta Garbo and Greta Gerwig, as well as climate activist Greta Thunberg.

2.) Greta (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a pearl

Other Forms: Gretah, Grete, Gretie, Grette, Grytta


3.) GRETA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A short form of Margarethe (a pearl), Greta is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See MARGARETHE. Pet: Gretal, Gretel. (GREH-TAH)


4.) Greta (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Pearl; light’s creation

Other Forms: Gretah, Gretta


5.) Greta (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) short forms of Gretchen, Margaret.

Other Forms: Grata, Gratah, Greata, Greatah, Greeta, Greetah, Gretah, Grete, Gretha, Grethe, Grette, Grieta, Gryta, Grytta


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