Meaning A girl's name of German origin, it means "Diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl Famous bearer: heroine of the German folk tale 'Hansel and Gretel'." Origin of Gretel German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Alexandra, Eliza, Monique Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Gretel Similar Names Lindy. Bell Dot Jeannett Megan Flo Florrie Flossie Flurry Floss Floy Year by Year Popularity of Gretel