Gretl
[ˈɡrɛtl]Meaning
little Greta or little pearl
Background Story
Gretl is often considered a diminutive form of the name Greta, which is a variation of Margaret. It gained popularity through the character Gretl in the famous musical 'The Sound of Music', where she is the youngest daughter of the Von Trapp family.
Temperament
Variations
Greta, Gretchen
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