Greta
Greta is a girl name of German origin, ranked #78 in popularity, meaning Pearl.
What Greta means
Pearl.
Greta sits at 5 letters, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room.
Where Greta comes from
German names are typically Germanic compounds, built from two elements — often one describing strength or protection and one describing a domain such as battle, home, or people.
Greta is recorded as German in origin. Browse other German names.
How popular is Greta?
Greta is ranked #78, near the outer edge of the top hundred. Names here are often on the way up or on the way down, so this is the band where a name can feel fresh and established at the same time.
The character of Greta
We group Greta under German and Gem — an unusual pairing, and often the reason a name feels the way it does. Each theme opens a full list of names sharing it.
Names like Greta
These share Greta's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Heidi — Noble, nobility.
- Liesl — Pledged to God.
- Ottilie — Prosperous in battle.
- Frieda — Peace.
- Wilhelmina — Resolute protector.
- Anton — Priceless, praiseworthy.
- Friedrich — Peaceful ruler.
- Klaus — Victory of the people.
- Stefan — Crown, garland.
- Ada — Noble, nobility.
- Amelia — Industrious and striving.
- Gemma — Precious gem.