Greetje

Greetje is a Frisian and Dutch form of Margarete, which means "the pearl." The name has its roots in the ancient Greek word margarites as well as the Latin margarita, both meaning "pearl."

What does the name Greetje mean?

Greetje represents a Frisian and Dutch diminutive of Margarete and means "the pearl." The name is especially common in the Netherlands but is also used in Germany. Similar variants include Greet, Greeta, Gret, Greta, Gretchen, Grete, Gretel, Greth, Grethe, Gretje, Griet, Grietje, Grit, and Gritt.

Where does the name Greetje come from?

The first name Greetje has ancient Greek roots and means "the pearl."

How do you pronounce Greetje?

The pronunciation of Greetje is two syllables and is pronounced as "Greet-je" [ˈɡreːtjə]. The long 'e' sound at the beginning of the name gives it a certain brightness and expansiveness. The consonant combination -tj- creates a compact and slightly playful structure, while the ending gently fades away. Greetje conveys a Nordic and friendly sound, clear and harmonious.

When is the name day of Greetje?

The most important name day for Greetje falls on July 20, when Saint Margareta of Antioch is honored.

Popularity

Greetje is a relatively rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884 on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022 at 1,786. In the last ten years, Greetje has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it at 3,092 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,119. In recent years, the distribution of Greetje has been observed in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Greetchen / Greety / Greta

Famous people

• Greetje Bijma (Dutch singer)
• Greetje Gaillard (Dutch swimmer)
• Greetje Kauffeld (Dutch schlager and jazz singer)
• Greetje Kauffield (Dutch singer)
• Greetje Kraan (swimmer)