Scarlett

The first name Scarlett for girls has its roots in an Old English surname that was originally used for the craftsmen or sellers who dyed or sold fabrics. Translated into German, the name can be understood as 'the red-haired one', 'the scarlet one', or simply 'the red one'.

What does the name Scarlett mean?

Scarlett, a female first name, is based on an Old English surname that referred to the craftsmen and sellers involved in dyeing and selling fabrics. In the German translation, the name stands for 'the red-haired one', 'the scarlet one', or 'the red one'. Its roots lie in the Old French word escarlate or écarlate, which means 'bright red', 'scarlet', and 'carmine', as well as in the Latin Scarlatum, which refers to 'the scarlet cloth'. The name became well-known through the character Scarlett O'Hara from the film 'Gone with the Wind' and Will Scarlett, a companion of Robin Hood. The name is particularly common in Ireland and Scotland, where many people have red hair. Alternative spellings include Skarlett and Skarlet.

Where does the name Scarlett come from?

The origin of the name Scarlett is Old French and means 'the red-haired one'. The Old French term escarlate or écarlate is composed of the words for bright red, scarlet, carmine, and fire red. The relevant languages are Old English and American English.

How do you pronounce Scarlett?

The pronunciation of the name Scarlett is distinctive and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced in English as 'Skar-let' [ˈskɑːlət] or [ˈskaʁlɛt]. It begins with a strong consonant cluster, giving the name a strong presence. The stressed first syllable adds depth to the sound, while the clear ending with '-lett' provides emphasis. As a result, Scarlett comes across as confident, elegant, feminine, and modern.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Scarlett enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 727th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 406th place. Over the last ten years, Scarlett has been given as a first name approximately 600 times, placing it 744th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 720th.

Nicknames & pet names

Carly / Lett / Letta / Lettchen / Letti / Sca / Scali / Scalie / Scalli / Scally / Scar / Scarla / Scarletta / Scarlettland / Scarletto / Scarletty / Scarli / Scarlotta / Scarly / Scary / Scatty / Scay / Sculi / Scully / Skary / Sky

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Famous people

• Scarlet Overkill (character from the animated film 'Minions (2015)')
• Scarlett Alice Johnson (British actress)
• Scarlett Bordeaux (American model)
• Scarlett Bowman (English actress)
• Scarlett Byrne (English actress)
• Scarlett Cherry (musician from America)
• Scarlett Chorvat (Slovak actress)
• Scarlett Hannah Byrne (actress from Great Britain)
• Scarlett Johansson (actress)
• Scarlett Mack (actress from Great Britain)
• Scarlett Mackmin (English actress)
• Scarlett Mellish Wilson (model from Great Britain)
• Scarlett Montanaro (singer from England)
• Scarlett O'Connor (character from the series 'Nashville')
• Scarlett O'Hara (angel Salvia from the anime Wedding Peach)
• Scarlett O´Hara (from 'Gone with the Wind')
• Scarlett Pomers (American actress)
• Scarlett Santana (singer from the USA)
• Scarlett Stevens (Australian musician)
• Scarlett Strallen (British actress)