Gretna Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Gretna

"A small town in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, to the south of the more famous village of Gretna Green."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1920 👥 112 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A small town in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, to the south of the more famous village of Gretna Green.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
112
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Gretna Mean?

Gretna may refer to:

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Gretna may refer to:

Root Element
Gretna
Core Meaning
"A small town in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, to the south of the more famous village of Gretna Green."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Gretna

G 7
R 9
E 5
T 2
N 5
A 1
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Gretna in Numbers

112 US bearers
1920 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Gretna" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A small town in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, to the south of the more famous village of Gretna Green.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~112 people named Gretna in the US. Peaked in 1920 with 13 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Gretna?

The Life Path number for Gretna is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 5.

Is Gretna a boy or girl name?

Gretna is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Gretna in the US?

Approximately 112 people in the United States are named Gretna. The name peaked in 1920 with 13 recorded uses.

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