Scarlett
Scarlett is an girl name of English, from Old French origin, meaning “Scarlet red”.
| Meaning | Scarlet red |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Old French |
| Pronunciation | SKAR-let |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Scarlett
Scarlett comes from an English surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet cloth, from Old French escarlate, a word for a rich, costly fabric that later came to mean the bright red colour. Margaret Mitchell's heroine Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1936) turned it into a first name. The actress Scarlett Johansson helped bring it back strongly in the twenty-first century.
Is Scarlett a religious name?
Scarlett has no religious background; it is a colour and surname name.
How popular is Scarlett?
A popular girls' name across the English-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scarlett mean?
Scarlett means 'Scarlet red'. It is of English, from Old French origin.
Does Scarlett have a religious meaning?
Scarlett has no religious background; it is a colour and surname name.
How do you pronounce Scarlett?
Scarlett is pronounced SKAR-let.
Is Scarlett a boy or girl name?
Scarlett is usually a girl name.