girlGerman

Grete: Meaning & Origin

Grete is a girl name of German origin meaning “Pearl; a name representing purity and rarity”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

GREH-teh

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

35/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 65% of popular names.

Nicknames

GretGretchen

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

23%
52
2010
40
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Grete Liesl
  • Grete Sophie
  • Grete Marie

Famous Namesakes

  • Grete Waitz (marathon runner)
  • Grete Garbo (actress)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Grete