Scarlet
SKAHR-luht
Scarlet comes directly from the English colour word, derived through Old French escarlate from the Medieval Latin scarlatum, itself borrowed from Persian saqirlāt referring to a type of rich red cloth.
As a name it carries connotations of vibrancy and passion.
The name is closely related to Scarlett (double t), made famous by Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind (1936). The single-t spelling Scarlet distinguishes itself subtly from the literary heroine form.
What the name Scarlet means
Scarlet peaked at No. 370 in 2013 with 848 births. In 2024 it stands at No. 489 with 622 births, holding in the mid-tier.
Marvel’s Scarlet Witch, introduced in the comics in 1964 and popularised in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Elizabeth Olsen, keeps the scarlet name family in contemporary pop culture.
Two syllables — SCAR-let — with stress on the first beat. The name feels bold and strong, with an unmistakable colour association that makes it instantly memorable.
Parents choosing Scarlet over Scarlett often prefer the slightly simpler spelling, or want a name that stands apart from the much more common double-t form.
The double-t form Scarlett consistently ranks in the US top 30. Scarlet with one t is a variant that shares the same colour and literary roots but with lower usage.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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