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Gretel

34 replies

17caterpillars1mouse · 26/08/2017 10:16

Yes? No? Thoughts? Too strongly associated with Hanson?

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abigailgabble · 26/08/2017 10:42

i knew a v beautiful Greta at college. Gretal is a bit much.

Jooni · 26/08/2017 10:35

Not keen. I like Greta a lot, and Gretchen is better than Gretel if you like super-clunky-cool. Or Liesel?

LadyWithLapdog · 26/08/2017 10:23

No, sorry. It sounds harsh to me.

PanannyPanoo · 26/08/2017 10:23

I think it is really pretty. first thought is Hansel but once people know her that will stop. I think Gretel and Greta are lovely. Wish I had thought of them now!

SuperBeagle · 26/08/2017 10:21

Makes me think of Hansel and Gretel and the littlest Von Trapp.

But I don't dislike it.

I prefer Greta, however. It has the old Hollywood charm, thanks to Greta Garbo.

GummyGoddess · 26/08/2017 10:20

Agree, Greta is prettier. Also Gretel reminds me of Grendel.

BarbaraOcumbungles · 26/08/2017 10:20

I've always loved Gretchen.

Gretel does just make me think Hansel tbh.

Mrscropley · 26/08/2017 10:18

Lovely. . Pretty and different. .

ElizabethShaw · 26/08/2017 10:18

Greta is prettier.