About Gretna
The name "Gretna" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "greot" meaning "gravel" or "grit." It refers to a town in Scotland called Gretna Green, which became famous as a destination for eloping couples due to its lenient marriage laws. The name "Gretna" therefore carries connotations of romance, spontaneity, and rebellion.
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Here's how to represent Gretna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gretna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.