NAME PROFILE
Gretel
Derived from the Latin word for 'lioness,' this name conveys a sense of strength, nobility, and fierce independence. It suggests a personality that is both courageous and nurturing, much like the majestic animal it represents.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,514 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 47%TX — 39%FL — 5%GA — 5%SC — 3%
Notable People
Leonia Sibylle (Historical novelist known for her period dramas) · Leonia Jane (Renowned contemporary visual artist) · Leonia Maria (Acclaimed European theater actress) · Leonia Kalergi (Prominent historical socialite and muse) · Leonia de Saint-Pern (Respected author and cultural scholar)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeoLeaNiaOnie
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