| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | pearl |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Grethe |
| Derived | Margarethe |
| Related names | Greta, Gretchen |
Grete or Grethe is a feminine given name, a derivate of Margaret. It is most often used in Scandinavia (not including Sweden), Estonia, and German-speaking Europe.