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Gretchen

Name Origin

Gretchen is a German feminine given name, a diminutive of Margarete (Margaret), meaning 'pearl'.

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Famous People

Gretchen Rubin (1965-)

Author, blogger, speaker

  • Bestselling author of books on happiness and habit formation, including 'The Happiness Project' and 'Better Than Before'
  • Host of the popular podcast 'Happier with Gretchen Rubin'

Gretchen Carlson (1966-)

Television news anchor, author

  • Former co-host of 'Fox & Friends'
  • Known for her reporting on the Roger Ailes sexual harassment scandal
  • Author of the book 'Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back'

Similar Names

GreteGretaMargaretaMargheritaMargaretMargarita

Sibling Names

Agnes

Both Gretchen and Agnes are classic German names with a timeless elegance, sharing a similar vintage charm.

Clara

Clara and Gretchen share a lyrical quality and a sense of gentle strength, both being popular names in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Louisa

Similar in style to Gretchen, Louisa is another classic name with German roots, conveying a sense of warmth and approachability.