Gretel
The name Gretel is of German origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It is the shorter variation of the feminine given name Margarete which is of Germanic origins. The name Margarete has been taken from the Ancient Greek word ‘margarites’, meaning ‘the pearl’. According to these origins, the meaning of Gretel is interpreted to be ‘the pearl’. The name owes its popularity to the children’s fairy tale ‘Hansel And Gretel’, in which a fictional character bears the name. Gretel Scarlett, an Australian actress is another notable figure to have this name.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
pearl
Origin
Diminutive of Margarete, German
Numerology
G is for glow, the warmth of your smile.
R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.
E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!
T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.
E is for eternal, your spirit will live.
L is for loyalty, that you show.
Lucky
Gretel lucky number is 4.
In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.
Famous People Named Gretel
- Cynthia Jane "Cindy" Williams American actress
- Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Birdsong American singer of The Supremes
Gretel in Pop Culture
- Ruby Morris is the main character in "H20" a novel.
- Ruby Eleanor Lennox character in the novel "Behind the Scenes at the Museum" by Kate Atkinson (twin sister of Pearl Lennox)
- Ruby Lee main character in the novel "Eating Chinese Food Naked"
- "Ruby " a song by Twenty One Pilots
- Ruby character on the animated series "Steven Universe"
