Greta

Name Meaning

Form of MARGARET. child of light

Origin

German, Greek, Persian, Scandinavian, Swedish

Theme

Nickname, Precious Gem, Rare

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Peigi, Peggy, Pegeen, Meg, Margosha, Margolo, Maja, Maj, Maikki, Maiju, Mai, Maggy, Gretel, Grete, Gretchen, Ghita

Famous Namesakes

Swedish actress Greta Garbo

Celebrity Babies

Daughter of David Caruso, Daughter of Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline

Popularity in 2019

#707

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Margerie

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