Why Gretchen Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Gretchen” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Gretchen” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Nehcterg.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Egehtnrc.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Gretchen
The true meaning of ‘Gretchen’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Gretchen is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.
Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.
When people hear the name Gretchen, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.
Your vision can make you wealthy. You have great analytical ability and intellectually active. You are systematic and can make things happen. You tend to react to events decisively, effectively, and without prior thought or planning.
Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.
Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black
Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone
Lucky day(s): Thursday
Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root
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Hey Gretchen! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word search GRETCHEN. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Gretchen Popular?
“Gretchen” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Washington as reported in the 1938 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 17 babies in Washington have the same name as you in 1938. A total of only 484 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1973 with a total of 1,350 babies. That’s a lot of baby Gretchens.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Gretchen” was recorded 53,451 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Gretchens to occupy the country of Marshall Islands with an estimated population of 53,211.
The name first appeared in the year 1882 and given to 10 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Gretchen became a popular girl’s name in the state of Minnesota in the year 1976. It ranked #79 with 65 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1976 in the state of Minnesota with 65 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Vermont for 5 years from 1971 to 2008 (may not be consecutive).
For the past five decades (1969 to 2018), the name “Gretchen” was recorded 26,374 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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