English girl name
Scarlett Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Scarlett means bright red; scarlet cloth. From the English word scarlet, for a bright red cloth or colour.
Scarlett began as an English surname for a person who sold or made scarlet, a bright red cloth that was prized in the Middle Ages. As a first name, it was little used until Margaret Mitchell gave it to Scarlett O'Hara, the heroine of Gone with the Wind, in 1936. Since then it has become a distinctive choice for girls, helped by the actress Scarlett Johansson. The name has a bold, rich colour association and a stylish sound. Spellings with one or two T's are both common. It pairs well with other classic names.
Variants of Scarlett
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Well-known people named Scarlett
Scarlett Johansson, Scarlett O'Hara.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scarlett mean?
Scarlett means "bright red; scarlet cloth". From the English word scarlet, for a bright red cloth or colour.
How do you pronounce Scarlett?
Scarlett is pronounced SKAR-lit.
What is the origin of Scarlett?
Scarlett is of English origin. From the English word scarlet, for a bright red cloth or colour.