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Scarlet

SKAR-let

Popularity

#489

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

17,121

Peak Year

#870 in 2015

First Recorded

1939

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English name derived from the word for a vivid red color. It was originally used for someone who sold scarlet cloth.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Scarlett Johansson

    American actress and singer.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

PassionateBoldConfidentCreative

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