Gritli

Gritli is a loving pet form of the name Margrit, which in turn is an old German short form of Margarete. The meaning of the name is 'the pearl', derived from the ancient Greek word margarites.

What does the name Gritli mean?

Gritli is a pet form of the name Margrit, which goes back to the old German short form of Margarete. The meanings of the name are 'the pearl', which has its origin in the ancient Greek word margarites and the Latin margarita for 'pearl'. The first name Gritli is relatively rare today and is not often given even in Switzerland. Similar forms include Greet, Greeta, Greetje, Gret, Greta, Gretchen, Grete, Gretel, Greth, Grethe, Gretje, Griet, Grietje, Grit, and Gritt.

Where does the name Gritli come from?

The name Gritli has ancient Greek roots and means 'the pearl'.

How do you pronounce Gritli?

The pronunciation of Gritli is two syllables and has a diminutive sound. It is pronounced as 'Grit-li' [ˈɡʁɪtli], with the attached '-li' creating a soft, almost affectionate resonance. The combination of the firm stem and the delicate ending creates an interesting contrast. Gritli feels lively and familiar at the same time - independent, bright, and likable.

When is the name day of Gritli?

The most important name day for Gritli is celebrated on July 20, in memory of Saint Margaret of Antioch.

Popularity

In the official ranking of the most common first names in Switzerland, Gritli ranks 7,828th, with a total of 24 bearers of this name. The distribution shows that Gritli is differently prevalent in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: In Germany, the name is most commonly found in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Thuringia.

Famous people

• Gritli (book) (book by Johanna Spyri)
• Gritli Schaad (ski racer from Switzerland)