The baby name Grethe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡreːtə/ (GREH-tə).
Grethe is Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Grethe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡreːtə/ (GREH-tə).
Grethe is Scandinavian in Origin.
Grethe is a Scandinavian and North German short form of Margarethe/Margareta, cognate with English Margaret, all from Greek Margarites, "pearl." In Danish and Norwegian the "th" is pronounced like a hard t, yielding GREH-teh; German usage alternates between Grete and Grethe, with the final -e sounded. The -th spelling reflects older German orthography and Low German influence.
Usage spread through Lutheran naming traditions across Denmark, Norway, and northern Germany, flourishing especially from the 1930s through the 1960s, and now feels vintage-classic. Notable bearers include Danish singer Grethe Ingmann and Norwegian performer Grethe Kausland. Close variants and diminutives include Grete, Greta, Gretel, and Gretchen; longer roots and cognates include Margrethe (as in Denmark's Queen Margrethe II), Margarethe, Margareta, Margaret, Marguerite, and Margarita. The enduring meaning "pearl" has made Grethe a compact, traditional choice connected to a wide family of international forms.
| Grethe Kausland Grethe Kausland was a beloved Norwegian actress and singer, best known for her role in the comedy duo Dizzie Tunes. She also charmed audiences with her performances in films like 'Bør Børson Jr.' and 'Reisen til julestjernen'. Born in 1947, she became a cherished figure in Norway's entertainment scene. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Girls | 0 | #96 | 410 | 7,429 |
| Norway | Girls | 2012 | #128 | 4 | 516 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #138 | 5 | 1,888 |
| DK | 0 | #166 | 38 | 5,198 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| ZA | 0 | #468 | 7 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #939 | 17 | 5,933 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,101 | 41 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 |
Grethe is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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