Grethe: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Grethe
Origin of the name Margaret:
From the Greek Margarītēs, which is derived from maragon (a pearl).
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This name is often used in Germany and other European countries. In Norway it is currently the fifty-fourth most popular girl's name.
It is pronounced "GRAY-tah".
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As it is a form of "Margaret", it also means "pearl".
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Grethe Fossli, Norwegian politician
Grethe Grünberg, Estonian ice-dancer
Grethe Holmer, Danish actress
Grethe Ingmann, Danish singer
Grethe Gynnild Johnsen, Norwegian journalist
Grethe Kausland, Norwegian entertainer
Grethe Rask, Danish physician
Grethe Thordahl, Danish singer and actress
Grethe Weiser, German actress- Grethe in song, story & screen: | Edit
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