Names Like Gretchen
24 baby names similar to Gretchen in sound, style, and origin — each with its meaning, popularity, and audio pronunciation.
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Greta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; Gretel#3290 in the U.S.Pearl; German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek margaritesHeidi#340 in the U.S.Swiss German diminutive of Adelheid (Adelaide), from the Old German 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (Margaret#112 in the U.S.Pearl — from Greek margaritēs, meaning a pearlSophia#5 in the U.S.WisdomSofia#9 in the U.S.WisdomPenelope#22 in the U.S.Weaver; possibly from Greek pene (bobbin) and ops (face/voice)Chloe#23 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; new growth in springEllie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek HeleneElla#29 in the U.S.All; completely; fairy maiden; from Germanic ermen or Norman FrenchLainey#30 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine or Laney; ultimately from Helen/Helene meaning bright, shining oneZoe#31 in the U.S.Life; the living oneElena#42 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; torch — variant of Helen, from Greek HeleneSophie#55 in the U.S.Wisdom; from Greek sophiaIris#61 in the U.S.Rainbow; from Greek iris, the goddess of the rainbowMaya#62 in the U.S.Illusion, magic — from Sanskrit maya (cosmic illusion)Genesis#66 in the U.S.Beginning, origin, birth — from Greek genesis, also the name of the first book of the BibleZoey#69 in the U.S.Life; from Greek zoeMadelyn#71 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; Magdala means 'high tower' in HebrewMelody#79 in the U.S.Song; musical tune — from Greek melodia (song, music), from melos (song) + ode (song)Lydia#92 in the U.S.Woman from Lydia; the ancient region of western Asia Minor, known for beauty and wealthGeorgia#99 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth, from Greek georgosMargot#102 in the U.S.Pearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)Athena#109 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; ultimate etymology uncertain