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    Gretchen (German: [ˈɡʁeːtçən] ⓘ, English: / ˈ ɡ r ɛ tʃ ən / GRETCH-ən; literal translation: "Little Grete" or "Little Greta") is a female given name of German origin that, stand-alone, is most prevalent in the United States.

  2. May 30, 2024 · The name Gretchen is a girl's name of German origin meaning "pearl". Like Greta, Gretchen is a German Margaret diminutive that has become an American quasi-classic, though not much used today, having dropped off the list in 2009. She was at her high point in the 1970s, making it into the top 200.

  3. Feb 28, 2019 · Meaning & History. Expand Links. German diminutive of Margareta. Related Names. Family Tree · Details. Variants Greta, Grete, Meta ( German) Diminutive Gretel ( German)

  4. Jul 6, 2021 · On this day five years ago — July 6, 2016 — Gretchen Carlson sued Roger Ailes, the larger-than-life founder and CEO of Fox News, for sexual harassment. The allegations in the lawsuit were ...

  5. Jun 1, 2024 · The name Gretchen is primarily a female name of German origin that means A Pearl. Diminutive form of the name Margaret. Famous Gretchens include Gretchen Egolf, and Gretchen Moll, actresses; Gretchen Albrecht a painter from New Zealand; and Gretchen Bleiler, a professional snowboarder.

  6. May 7, 2024 · Gretchen, a traditionally feminine name, is of German origin. Etymologists believe it is a German diminutive of the European name Margareta, a form of Margaret, derived from the Latin Margarita and the Greek word margarites, symbolizing ‘pearl.’

  7. See the popularity of the baby name Gretchen over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.

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