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Updated November 24, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Scarlett

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What is the meaning of the name Scarlett?

The name Scarlett is primarily a female name of English origin that means Red.

The name/word scarlett is most associated with the deep red color. Common spelling variations include Scarlet and Scarlette.

Actress Scarlett Johansson may be a reason for the newest popularity of this name. The name is most associated with the character Scarlett O'Hara from the 1930s novel and movie, Gone With the Wind. Scarlett O'Connor is a character on the TV show Nashville.

Renowned book titles include The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy.

Different Spellings of the name Scarlett:

Scarlet, Scarlette

People who like the name Scarlett also like:

Charlotte, Aurora, Olivia, Audrey, Amelia, Violet, Ava, Oliver, Henry, Finn, Asher, Owen, Benjamin, Liam

Stats for the Name Scarlett

checkmark Scarlett is currently #15 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Scarlett is currently #14 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Scarlett:

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1. Potential association with negative connotations or stereotypes.
2. Difficulty in spelling or pronunciation for some individuals.
3. Possibility of being teased or bullied due to the similarity to the word "scarlet" or other related words.
4. Limited nickname options, as Scarlette is already a diminutive form of the name Scarlett.
5. Potential confusion with similar-sounding names, leading to miscommunication or misspellings.