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Grettell

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Pronounced GREH-tel /ˈɡrɛt.əl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Gretel, the German pet form of Margarete (Margaret), from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Storybook-warm; also popular in Spanish-speaking families.Low

In 30 seconds: A storybook name: Grettell is a form of Gretel, from Margaret, 'pearl' (said 'GREH-tel'). Warm and vintage.
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Origin MediumGerman, Greek
MeaningA spelling of Gretel, the German pet form of Margarete (Margaret), from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Storybook-warm; also popular in Spanish-speaking families.
U.S. rank (2023)#10595 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920042023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grettell is a form of Gretel, a pet form of Margaret ('pearl'). It carries a cozy, folktale warmth — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'GREH-tel').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, storybook, and warm.

Did you know? Grettell spells Gretel — the German pet form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl' — a warm, storybook name also loved in Spanish-speaking families (said 'GREH-tel').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Grettell — Gretel/Margaret form; Greek 'pearl'

Variations

GretelGretchenGretell

Nicknames

GrettyElla

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If you like Grettell…

Gretchen— a like German Margaret form
Greta— a like short Margaret form
Margarita— a like Spanish 'pearl' name
Margaret— the root behind it

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grettell mean?

Grettell is a form of Gretel, a pet form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Grettell?

It's said GREH-tel /ˈɡrɛt.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grettell a boy or girl name?

Grettell is a girl's name.

How popular is Grettell?

Grettell is a rare name in the U.S.

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