What do you think of Greta for a girl?

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Registered: 07-03-2005
What do you think of Greta for a girl?
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Sat, 02-04-2006 - 7:27pm
I really like the name Greta for a little girl.

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Registered: 02-01-2006
Sat, 02-04-2006 - 7:53pm

Yes I love Greta! Its very classic. I think it would be great teamed with another classic, timeless name. Here are some suggestions:

Greta Abigail

Greta Camille

Greta Charlotte

Greta Claire

Greta Rose

Greta Hazel

Greta Isabelle

Greta Victoria

Greta Lila / Lily

Greta May

Greta Pearl

Greta Sophia

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-04-2006
Sat, 02-04-2006 - 8:05pm

My big thing is not having the same number of syllables in each of one's names. This from someone who's got 2 syllables in her first, middle, and last names (at least the stress in my middle name is not the same!)

So I think Greta would go well with a one-syllable or 3+-syllable middle name.

That's my crusade, then: contrast in the number of syllables!

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-27-2006
Sat, 02-04-2006 - 8:17pm
I don't like Greta, but i think Greta Lynn sounds good.
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iVillage Member
Registered: 02-04-2006
Sat, 02-04-2006 - 9:39pm

Love Greta.

How about:

Greta "X"anne (Diane, Leanne, etc.)
Greta Victoria
Greta Reese

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Sat, 02-04-2006 - 10:29pm
I love, love, love this name! Greta Rose sounds nice to me. Greta Nicole is also nice.

                             
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Registered: 04-10-2003
Sat, 02-04-2006 - 10:49pm
I think Greta is a great name.
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Registered: 04-28-2003
Sun, 02-05-2006 - 12:11am

Love this name. Greta is rarely heard, but normal enough most people know how to spell/pronounce it. Beautiful name!

I like it best with a 1 syllable mn

Greta Leigh
Greta Anne
Greta Mae
Greta Faith
Greta Rose
Greta Pearl
Greta Claire
Greta Faye
Greta Eve
Greta Raine
Greta Joy
Greta Hope

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Registered: 10-23-2004
Sun, 02-05-2006 - 12:28am

Greta Ainsley
Greta Brielle
Greta Charisse
Greta Camille
Greta Kwyn
Greta Raine
Greta Monet
Greta Scarlet
Greta Fallon
Greta Adelyn
Greta Braelyn
Greta Camelyn

It is a tough name to pair up. HTH!

Terra.

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Registered: 09-23-2005
Sun, 02-05-2006 - 1:13am

I just love the name Greta, its got so much great character. It's right up there with Gretchen for me. Two of my absolute favorites. As for middle names, I like the feel of an equally strong middle name, with a little softer sound, here's some ideas...

Greta Alexandra
Greta Beth
Greta Renee
Greta Annelise
Greta Anne
Greta Liese
Greta Lenore
Greta Simone

But it really does depend on how it flows with your last name.

HTH!! Good Luck, great name!

Erin, EDD 5-27-06 (little girl, Cosette)

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Registered: 02-01-2006
Sun, 02-05-2006 - 2:39am
i dont like greta. i think it sounds like a grandma name. gl though

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