Gretel

GREH-tel2 syllables

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A character from the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'. (German)

What does Gretel mean?

German: A character from the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'.. Gretel is a character from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel', symbolizing resourcefulness and bravery.

Is Gretel a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Gretel in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Gretel in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Gretel suit?

Classic

Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Gretel

The other pups were curious about Gretel. They wondered if she’d be sweet like candy or build a cozy den. Either way, they know her charm will make even the grumpiest dog wag with joy!

Names similar to Gretel

Aastha — Of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'faith' or 'trust'.Achat — French word meaning 'purchase'.Adar — Means 'noble' or 'exalted' in Hebrew.Adarsh — Meaning 'ideal' or 'noble'.Aedan — Derived from the Irish name meaning 'little fire'.Aidin — Meaning 'intelligent' or 'bright' in Persian.Ajit — A name of Indian origin meaning 'invincible'.Akshar — Of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'letter' or 'syllable'.

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