The nameGrete
Grete is a girl's name, a short form of Margarete. It was very common in Norway in the late 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic and Scandinavian
- Feast day
Meaning
Grete comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
Germanic and Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1950s. In France, Marguerite is preferred.
Popularity of the name Grete
Grete in Norway
1958peak year (336 births)
7,851babies named Grete in Norway since 1945
Grete was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 3,034 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Grete. Half of all babies named Grete in Norway were born before 1957, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Grete in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grete mean?
Grete comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Grete?
Germanic and Scandinavian.
Is Grete a girl's or a boy's name?
Grete is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Grete?
Variants and related names of Grete include Margaret and Marguerite.