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Scarlet

Scarlett is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "red." While this color has many associations, the scarlet hue denotes courage, passion, and joy. Scarlet was also an occupational name for medieval fabric dyers and cloth merchants selling vibrantly colored materials. Literary fans may recognize the name from Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind, in which Scarlett O'Hara is the protagonist. From fictional rebels to fashionable sellers, Scarlett offers a world of exciting possibilities for baby.
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Meaning

Red

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Pronunciation

SKAHR-let

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Traits

  • Passionate
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Adventurous

Compatibility

Scarlet pairs well with classic names for siblings, adding a touch of modern flair to the mix. As a middle name, Scarlet can bring a pop of color and vibrancy to more traditional first names. This name fits well with a variety of styles, from vintage to contemporary, making it a versatile choice for parents looking for a name with a bold and fiery personality.

Passionate Confident Bold Adventurous

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Scarlet Johansson

Scarlet Johansson

Actress

Born: November 22, 1984 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Scarlet Rivera

Scarlet Rivera

Musician

Born: April 29, 1950 · Chicago, USA

Portrait of Scarlet Gruber

Scarlet Gruber

Actress

Born: January 1, 1989 · Caracas, Venezuela

Portrait of Scarlet Yu

Scarlet Yu

Athlete

Born: September 15, 1993 · Beijing, China

Portrait of Scarlet Ortiz

Scarlet Ortiz

Actress

Born: March 12, 1974 · Caracas, Venezuela

Portrait of Scarlet Hooft Graafland

Scarlet Hooft Graafland

Artist

Born: January 1, 1973 · Maarn, Netherlands

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Scarlet Original form
  • Scarlett Variant spelling
  • Scarlette Variant spelling
  • Arabic
  • Devanagari
  • Georgian
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • سكارليت (Scarlet) Arabic
  • स्कार्लेट (Scarlet) Devanagari
  • სკარლეტი (Scarleti) Georgian
  • 斯嘉丽 (Sījiālì) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • スカーレット (Sukāretto) Japanese
  • 스칼렛 (Seukallet) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scarlet

What does Scarlet mean?
Red
What is the origin of Scarlet?
Scarlet has French origins.
Is Scarlet popular?
Scarlet has been viewed 95 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Scarlet?
Similar names include Aidan, Perla, Dakota, Kelly, William.
How do you pronounce Scarlet?
Scarlet is pronounced SKAHR-let.

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