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Gretel
"Diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl Famous bearer: heroine of the German folk tale 'Hansel and Gretel'; Pearl Abbreviation of Margaret; They are very passionate,romantic and have magnetic pesonali; Variant of Margaret: Pearl"
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- 4
- Indian numerology
- 4
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- 6
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What does Gretel mean?
Gretel is a baby name with German, Greek, Sikh context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl Famous bearer: heroine of the German folk tale 'Hansel and Gretel'; Pearl Abbreviation of Margaret; They are very....
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pearl; The Pearl, The beautiful one or the precious one that will b
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Green
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Diminutive of Gregory, meaning 'on the watch' Often used as an independent name; Diminutive of Gregory: Watchful Famous bearer: American actor Gregory Peck, and Pope Gregory I who was also known as St Gregory the Great; fierce; They are good leader then a...
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Greger
Boy
Swedish
They are excellent,good learner and determindThey have a qu; vigilant
116 family views
Gregoire
Boy
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They are very creative,dynamic and full of energyThey love; Vigilant
102 family views
Gregor
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English
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Gregori
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On the watch; They love companionship and want to work in peaceThey are s
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Sister names
Sisters for Gretel
Gretchen
Girl
Filipino
a pearl; little pearl; They have abilities of leadershipThey have great power and; Variant of Margaret: Pearl
152 family views
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Danish
pearl; The Pearl, The beautiful one or the precious one that will b
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Gregoria
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Observant; They are very competent,practical and powerfulThe have very; Watchful
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