Greta Name Origin
/GREH-tah/-
Swedish (Nordic) 50%
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German (Germanic) 30%
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Italian (Latin) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Greta
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Greta is a diminutive form of Margareta, derived from the Greek name Margareta, meaning 'pearl'. It is popular in Nordic countries, Germany, and Italy.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Greta each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).