Gender: Female
Origin: German, Slavic
Meaning: Pearl
Pronunciation: Gray-tuh, /ˈɡreɪtə/, G R IY T
Popularity Rank: #30,235
Derived from the Germanic name Greta, Grete means 'pearl'. It is a diminutive form of Margarete, which comes from the Greek name Margarites.
The name Grete is of German, Slavic origin and means Pearl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Grete is commonly found in Norway, Denmark, Austria, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Gray-tuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡreɪtə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G R IY T
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Grete is recorded 1,185 times globally, ranking it as the 30,235th most common name worldwide.
Grete is most prevalent in Norway, with 452 occurrences, making it the 197th most popular name in the country.
In Estonia, the name Grete is found among 1 in every 120 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #197 | 1 : 176 |
| Denmark | #466 | 1 : 518 |
| Austria | #812 | 1 : 681 |
| Estonia | #170 | 1 : 120 |
| Germany | #4,455 | 1 : 4,167 |
| United States of America | #38,398 | 1 : 54,822 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Grete from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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