Gretna

Gretna Meaning & Origin

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60350
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 T N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɛtnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gretna in Braille

Here's how to represent Gretna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gretna in braille

How to Spell the Name Gretna in American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

The name Gretna in sign language

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