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Gretchen

American  
[grech-uhn, greyt-shuhn] / ˈgrɛtʃ ən, ˈgreɪt ʃən /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Margaret.


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“They’re dumping people in a dangerous place who are extremely vulnerable,” said Gretchen Kuhner, director of the Institute for Women in Migration, a nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned what she called the "heartbreaking" attack.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she activated a state emergency for Branch, Cass and St Joseph counties.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Prince of Wales Island was chosen as the main field site through a partnership with Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Gretchen Roffler and local research technician Michael Kampnich.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

Gretchen, head Flickite, walks in, sees me hyperventilating, then looks at the mirror, sees the writing, and smirks.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King