Gretchen

Girl

Gretchen is a girl's name of German origin meaning "German diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl.". It is pronounced GRECH-en. Today it is a popular name (popularity 93/100).

German origin · /GRECH-en/ · vintage

Meaning: German diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl.

Popularity 93/1002 syllablesPeaked 1973→ Stable

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What does Gretchen mean?

Gretchen means "German diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl.". It is of German origin.

Is Gretchen a boy or girl name?

Gretchen is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Gretchen?

Gretchen is one of the most common baby names, with a popularity score of 93/100. It was most popular in the 1970s.

How is Gretchen pronounced?

Gretchen is pronounced GRECH-en.

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