Scarlet

Scarlet is a contemporary English form of Scarlett, which has its origin in an eponymous surname. This refers to the craft of a dyer who produced or sold clothing made from scarlet fabric.

What does the name Scarlet mean?

Scarlet is a modern English variant of Scarlett, which stems from the eponymous surname. The name refers to a person who made or sold scarlet clothing. Translated, it means 'the red-haired one', 'the scarlet one', or 'the fire-red one'. The roots of the name can be found in the Old French escarlate or écarlate, which means 'bright red', 'scarlet', and 'carmine', as well as in the Latin Scarlatum, which means 'the scarlet fabric'. Other variants include Skarlett and Skarlet.

Where does the name Scarlet come from?

The name Scarlet has its roots in Old French and means 'the red-haired one'. The Old French

How do you pronounce Scarlet?

The pronunciation of Scarlet is two syllables and has a distinctive sound. In German pronunciation, it is typically rendered as 'Scar-let' [ˈskaʁlɛt] or [ˈskaʁlət]. The name begins with the consonant cluster 'sc', which is pronounced as 'sk', giving it an energetic start. The darker 'a' in the first syllable adds volume, while the clearly articulated 't' at the end provides a definitive closure. Scarlet conveys a powerful and modern aura – a name with impressive structure and international flair.

Popularity

In Germany, Scarlet is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,081 on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 1,573. Over the last ten years, Scarlet has been given as a first name around 60 times, placing it at 3,249 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,856.

Nicknames & pet names

Leti / Sarly / Sca / Scar / Scarly / Sky

Famous people

• Scarlet Benoit (character from 'The Lunar Chronicles' (Marissa Meyer))
• Scarlet Garcia (Filipino model)
• Scarlet Kapella (American model)
• Scarlet Moon de Chevalier (Brazilian actress)
• Scarlet Ortiz (Venezuelan actress)
• Scarlet O'Hara (character from 'Gone with the Wind')
• Scarlet Page (British photographer)
• Scarlet Rivera (American violinist)
• Scarlet Witch (Marvel character)
• Scarlett Johansson (actress and singer)
• Will Scarlett (companion of Robin Hood)