Greta?

[ashthedreamer]

I honestly never thought I would say this, but I absolutely love Greta right now! Thoughts, anyone? What would you imagine a Greta to be like?

I feel like it wouldn't fit terribly well with my other favorites (think Isabelle, Arianne, Olivia, Violet, Rachel), but I don't think it would be terrible--just a bit more vintage than I'm used to. Do you think it could stand on its own? Could it be short for something besides Margaret/Marguerite? Combo suggestions? The only ideas I've tossed around so far are Greta Evangeline and Greta Rebecca (Rebecca in honor of my sister)...

Thanks, ladies!

[mistyblue]

I think it goes well with your favourites. It's just that your other favourites seem to be modern but they still have vintage charm that Greta has. I personally prefer Margaret, but Greta is nice as well. I think Greta Evangeline is beautiful, but Greta Rebecca sounds little rhymey. Greta first middlename Rebecca would be OK though. Good luck!

[shinyredstar]

I have a cousin named Greta. It always made me think of Hansel and Gretel when I was younger but I think it's very pretty. Makes me think of a little girl with blonde braids- probably the Gretel link again. Greta Evangeline sounds beautiful! I like the different G sounds between the two.

[east93]

I don't like Greta at all, and don't have and fond images of a girl with that name.

A quick suggestion: perhaps you'd like the name Margeaux/Margo? I just thought of it because I saw the mention of Margaret.

[ashthedreamer]

A quick suggestion: perhaps you'd like the name Margeaux/Margo? I just thought of it because I saw the mention of Margaret.

haha, I used to agree with you. But now... I don't know, it's just so sweet! I really like it, and I think it fits pretty well with my short list, and even the other names I'm trying to decide from--Magda, Lydia, Lillian/Liliana/Lila, Daphne, Eleni/Helena, Eliska, etc. I really like it.

And Margot/Margaux/Margo... not so much. I have liked Margot in the past (still do), but eh. Margot nn Greta doesn't really make sense to me, as Margot is more based on the Marg- part and Greta more based on the -garet part, and Margot and Greta seem completely different to me! Even as an alternative to Greta, I'm not a huge fan right now. I'm a wee bit obsessed with Greta atm, if you couldn't tell.

ETA: @mistyblue - I agree about Greta Rebecca! But I would add a second MN (like Greta Rebecca Kate), which helps with flow, I think, and rhymey girls' names don't really bother me, especially if they both end in "A". I think Greta and Rebecca work together quite well stylistically. I do agree that Greta Rebecca is a bit more rhymey than something like Greta Sophia or Greta Matilda might be...

[dillonsfan01]

I think Greta is cute. I knew a Greta once and she was big on the fact that if you switched the a and the t her name became Great The only things I think it could be short for are Gretel or Gretchen if those appeal to you. I like that Rebecca honors your sister but it just does not flow right to my ear. Maybe something like Greta Sophie, Greta Eve or Greta Josephine?

[east93]

haha, I used to agree with you. But now... I don't know, it's just so sweet! I really like it, and I think it fits pretty well with my short list, and even the other names I'm trying to decide from--Magda, Lydia, Lillian/Liliana/Lila, Daphne, Eleni/Helena, Eliska, etc. I really like it.

And Margot/Margaux/Margo... not so much. I have liked Margot in the past (still do), but eh. Margot nn Greta doesn't really make sense to me, as Margot is more based on the Marg- part and Greta more based on the -garet part, and Margot and Greta seem completely different to me! Even as an alternative to Greta, I'm not a huge fan right now. I'm a wee bit obsessed with Greta atm, if you couldn't tell.

ETA: @mistyblue - I agree about Greta Rebecca! But I would add a second MN (like Greta Rebecca Kate), which helps with flow, I think, and rhymey girls' names don't really bother me, especially if they both end in "A". I think Greta and Rebecca work together quite well stylistically. I do agree that Greta Rebecca is a bit more rhymey than something like Greta Sophia or Greta Matilda might be...

Lol, no worries. I totally understand what you mean.
Greta Evangeline is a nice combo imo. Greta Rebecca Kate seems to short-sounds-heavy, if that makes sense.

[sibylla]

Although my actual name is Gretl, I have been called Greta all my life. Its a pretty name, with a bit of spunk and its nice to know you are considering it. I may be bias, but hey! I love my name.

Greta Evangeline sounds absolutely gorgeous. Though if you want to honor your sister, I agree with others and you in putting in a second middle name so it can flow better.

Mind you, I have three middle names-but that might seem a bit too much?

[honeybee14]

I love Greta, it's one of my current favourites . Although I can't decide if I would use it on its own or as nn for Margaret. I think it's a difficult one to pair with a nice middle name, although I love Margaret Alice right now .

I imagine Greta to be blonde, serious and very clever, perhaps a Hermione Granger type person.

[lrmum]

I love it, it makes me think of Greta Garbo, a cool, classy, sexy, strong woman.

Friends of mine had twin girls and called them Greta & Ingrid; I always thought this was a super-cool sibset of names (they had scandinavian heritage, which made it a good choice too). Feminine, but not tizzy, classy & smart.