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Scarlette

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Scarlette is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Scarlette is a variant of Scarlett, an English name derived from the Old French 'escarlate,' meaning a bright red cloth.”. It currently ranks #1128 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters9
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Scarlette Means

Scarlette is a variant of Scarlett, an English name derived from the Old French 'escarlate,' meaning a bright red cloth.

The Story of Scarlette

This name blazes with the intensity of vibrant red, a bold and passionate declaration for your daughter.

Scarlette is an English variant of Scarlett, stemming from the Old French word 'escarlate,' which described a rich, bright red cloth. This term was used to denote both the color and the fine fabric itself. The name gained prominence as a surname before transitioning to a given name, most notably popularized in the 20th century.

To utter 'Scarlette' is to taste something vivid and striking, like the deepest crimson. When you imagine your daughter bearing this name, you see a bold spirit, a creative force with an undeniable charm that draws people in. Writing 'Scarlette' on a card feels like an act of passion, marking her with a color that signifies life and intensity.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Scarlette Johansson

    American actress and singer

Personality Traits

PassionateBoldCharmingCreative

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#418 in 2016

Total Births

5,606

First Recorded

1940

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