Baby Name Roulette - Scarlet
The Scarlett or Scarlett name meaning originates from French “escarlate” meaning "red". It is also of an occupational English surname: rich fineries, cloths and textiles. Scarlett gained popularity in deference to the fiery heroine, Scarlett O'Hara, the main character in Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind published in 1936. As a name for a girl, Scarlet and Scarlett captured the imagination of expectant parents in the 1980s, remaining popular since that time.
The Scarlett or Scarlett name meaning originates from French “escarlate” meaning "red". It is also of an occupational English surname: rich fineries, cloths and textiles. Scarlett gained popularity in deference to the fiery heroine, Scarlett O'Hara, the main character in Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind published in 1936. As a name for a girl, Scarlet and Scarlett captured the imagination of expectant parents in the 1980s, remaining popular since that time.
