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Name Origin

Gretel is a German given name, traditionally a diminutive of Margarete (Margaret). It means 'pearl' or 'precious stone'.

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Famous People

Gretel Ehrlich (1946-)

Writer, essayist

  • National Book Award finalist
  • Known for her essays and nature writing