Greta
Meaning of Greta
Greta is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. This name has both American English and British English pronunciations, pronounced as GREH-tuh (/ˈɡrɛtə/). It also has a German pronunciation, which is GRAY-tah (/ˈɡʁeːta/). With such versatile pronunciations, Greta can be easily understood and appreciated across different cultures and regions.
Gretchen is a variation of the name Greta. Although less commonly used than Greta, Gretchen adds a touch of uniqueness to the name while still maintaining its elegance.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the popularity of the name Greta has remained relatively stable over the years. In recent years, it ranked around 600-800 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary from year to year and may be influenced by various factors such as trends and cultural influences.
Overall, Greta is a lovely choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their little girl. Its rich history and international appeal make it an excellent option for those looking for a name with global recognition.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as GRAY-tah (/ˈɡʁeːta/)
English
- Pronunced as GREH-tuh (/ˈɡrɛtə/)
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Notable People Named Greta
| Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist who has gained international recognition for her efforts to address climate change. |
| Greta Garbo, a Swedish-American actress, is celebrated as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time for her melancholic persona and subtle performances, ranking fifth on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. |
| Greta Celeste Gerwig is a multi-talented American actress, writer, and director known for her work in independent and major studio films, and was named one of the most influential people in the world in 2018. |
| Greta Van Susteren is a prominent American commentator, lawyer, and television news anchor known for her work on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and Newsmax TV. |
| Greta Zimmer Friedman - Greta Friedman, an Austrian-born American, was famously photographed being kissed by a Navy sailor in the iconic V-J Day in Times Square photograph of 1945. |
| Greta Nissen was a Norwegian-American film and stage actress. |
| Greta Valenti is a multi-talented American entrepreneur, artist, documentary filmmaker, and the lead singer of the bands Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse and Well Hung Heart. |
| Greta Magnusson-Grossman was a prominent Swedish furniture designer, interior designer, and architect known for her influential work in mid-20th century Los Angeles, blending European Modernism with the lifestyle of Southern California. |
| Greta Engkvist - Greta Sigrid Elisabeth Engkvist was a Swedish peace activist and educator, known for her work with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the peace foundation Stiftelsen Fredshögskolan. |
| Greta Marie Andersen was a Danish swimmer who achieved Olympic success and set world records in marathon swimming after moving to the United States. |
| Greta Ferušić Weinfeld was a Bosnian professor and dean of architecture at the University of Sarajevo, and the only person to survive both Auschwitz and the Siege of Sarajevo. |
| Greta Saur (Sauer) was a German abstract painter known for her work in the style of lyrical abstraction, and she lived and worked in Paris. |
| Greta Georgia Beer, a Romanian Jew, was a prominent advocate for the rights of Holocaust survivors and their families, leading to a successful lawsuit against Swiss banks resulting in a settlement of over $1 billion. |
| Greta Salóme Stefánsdóttir, also known as Greta Salóme, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, and violinist who represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 and 2016. |
| Greta Titelman is a multi-talented American comedian, actress, and writer known for her work in Search Party, Los Espookys, and the upcoming film Problemista, and was featured in Comedy Central's "Up Next" Showcase at Clusterfest 2019. |
