Scarlett

Name:

Scarlett

Pronounced: SCAR-let

Variations: Scarlette, Scarletta, Scarlet

Origin:

English

Meaning:

The name Scarlett is derived from the Old French word "escarlate," which means "scarlet cloth." Scarlet is a bright red color, and the name is often associated with passion and intensity.

Popularity:

Scarlett is a popular name in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It has been in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States since 1995.

Did you know?

Scarlett O'Hara is the main character in the classic novel "Gone with the Wind." Additionally, Scarlett Johansson is an actress known for her roles in films such as "Lost in Translation" and "The Avengers."

Famous namesakes:

Scarlett Lewis is the mother of Jesse Lewis, one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. She founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, which is dedicated to promoting social and emotional learning in schools. Scarlett Pomers is an actress and singer known for her role as Naomi Wildman on "Star Trek: Voyager" and for her music career as "Scarlett" in the early 2000s.

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