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Grietje

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Grietje is a Dutch feminine given name. It is a short form and diminutive of Margaretha. It was a common name, but its use has declined steadily since about 1900.[1] The fairy tale Hansel and Gretel is called Hans en Grietje in Dutch. People with the name include:

See also

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  • 2049 Grietje, an asteroid in the asteroid belt named after Grietje Haring-Gehrels

References

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  1. ^ Grietje at the Meertens Institute database of given names in the Netherlands