Grete
Meaning of Grete
Grete is a lovely name for a baby girl that has its origins in Germany. It is pronounced as GRAY-tuh (/ɡreːtə/) in German. This name also has variations such as Gretchen and Greta. In terms of popularity, Grete has had some fluctuation over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around 8,000 to 15,000 in terms of occurrences. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary greatly depending on personal preference and cultural influences. Overall, Grete is a charming and unique choice for parents looking for a German-inspired name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as GRAY-tuh (/ɡreːtə/)
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Notable People Named Grete
| Grete Waitz was a Norwegian marathon runner, world record holder, and nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon. |
| Grete Hermann was a German mathematician and philosopher known for her early critique of a "no hidden-variables theorem" in quantum mechanics. |
| Grete Wiesenthal was an influential Austrian dancer, choreographer, and teacher known for transforming the Viennese Waltz and contributing to modern dance in Austria. |
| Grete Stern was a German-Argentine photographer known for her contribution to modernizing visual arts in Argentina. |
| Grete Juel Jalk was a Danish furniture designer known for enhancing Denmark's reputation for modern furniture design with her clear, comfortable lines and editorial work. |
| Grete Mosheim - Margarete Emma Dorothea "Grete" Mosheim was a renowned German actress in film, theatre, and television. |
| Grete von Zieritz was a renowned Austrian-German composer and pianist. |
| Grete Weil was a German writer known for her literary contributions. |
| Grete Hinterhofer was an Austrian pianist, music teacher, and composer. |
| Grete Merrem-Nikisch - Margarete Karoline "Grete" Merrem-Nikisch was a renowned German operatic soprano. |
| Grete Gulbransson was an Austrian writer and poet, famous for her best-selling 1934 family chronicle Geliebte Schatten. |
| Grete Ingeborg Nykkelmo is a former Norwegian biathlete and cross-country skier who competed from 1982 to 1992. |
| Grete Meisel-Hess was an Austrian Jewish feminist known for her writings on women's need for sexual liberation. |
| Grete Heublein - Margarete "Grete" Heublein was a German track and field athlete who set a world record in discus throw in 1932 and competed in the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics. |
| Grete Kubitschek was an Austrian figure skater who competed in the women's singles event at the 1928 Winter Olympics. |
