Greta

[Clownfish123]

Is Greta a nice name? Would it seem odd on a child with no European links?
I just think it has such a cool, vintage vibe and I like Ettie for a nickname. I also am liking Ada at the moment, which is perhaps a bit more in keeping with current trends.

Love it, was a strong contender for us

Surprised by how popular it is! Good to hear
I think I'm prefering it to Ada. I really like Ada but I'm worried about it merging into all the Ava Eva Evie names.

Not keen on Ada, but love Greta.

I think Ada is quite nice but Greta I really don't like, sorry.

I know a Greta with an Irish surname and she is a very smart vegan architect who is just a very cool person, she is all woke and has the best dress sense so in my mind the name Greta is fantastic cos I totally associate it with a persona like hers.
I love it

Greta is nice but Margaret is awful. I hate nicknames used as full names but really don’t think Greta sounds like a nickname.
If you did feel you needed a longer then Georgette, Gregoria & Allegra are all better than Thatcher Margaret

That was going to be my choice if I had a girl. I had two boys instead!!

I like Greta and I think it’s much, much better than Ada. You should go for it.

If you went down the long name on Birth Cert route, you could choose Marghareta instead of Margaret if it’s not your cup of tea. But I think Greta does work on its own and I am not usually keen on registering diminutives as full names.

I think it's nice. Greta Scacchi was a beautiful actress in her day.

I’m not keen, though would like it if short for Margareta. I’ve always thought it has an element of “pretend I’m an Austrian milkmaid” that I don’t like. Might grow on me. I really dislike Ettie, though. That just makes it a bland no-name. Greta is lots better than that.

I like it. Dont see what difference have an Irish / English sur name

Not keen on Ada. Edie i like though

Absolutely love Greta! I’m not so keen on Ada, but really like Ida.

Thanks for all the opinions, really helpful.
It's definitely my current front runner. My only hesitation is around the fact that people might assume European links and think it's an odd choice, but this thread has made me feel more confident with it.

There are loads of European names about I don’t think it matters one jot

DD (18 months) is Greta. It’s definitely a marmite name in that some people find it quite harsh sounding, but reactions irl have been overwhelmingly positive - lots of compliments. We wanted something fairly uncommon but familiar, and feminine without being girly - also like that that it’s quite international and works well in several languages.

We alternate between Greta and Ettie at the moment but will probably just use the full version as she gets bigger. After lots of agonising over names, we’re really happy with our choice.

@tempsperdu thanks for your post. So helpful to hear from someone with a little Greta. I tend to agonise over names too, it's really hard deciding. Good to hear you are happy with your choice

I know a 13 year old Greta, no European links.

I love Greta. I wouldn't assume European links at all and don't see any reason why you couldn't use it. Ada is okay, but prefer Greta.

Love it.

I love it but my only reservation would be lazy pronunciation, like not really pronouncing the t - don’t know how to type that but hopefully it makes sense, almost like a dull t?

Greta is lovely. Why on earth would you nickname?

I really like Greta much nicer than Ada! It was on our list for a while

It's ok. What about Etta?