Greta

Greta has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Greta isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Greta is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Greta was, in the past month, the 831st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Greta is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Greta was viewed 97 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Greta's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Greta is most adored in Idaho, New Mexico and Maine.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, South Dakota and Nevada.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Greta.

Most popular breeds named Greta:

1. German Shepherd
2. Dachshund
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Rottweiler
5. Doberman Pinscher

• A rottweiler named Greta played a role in the movie Play Dead.

Greta is found in these categories:

german

Derived from German, meaning "pearl".

old-fashioned

Hails from yesteryears, echoing vintage Hollywood starlet Greta Garbo vibes.