Scarlett Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Scarlett Name at a Glance

Name	Scarlett
Meaning	Red. One who wears or sells scarlet cloth. Famous Bearers: Margaret Mitchell's heroine (Scarlett O'Hara) in 'Gone With the Wind'.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Scarlett Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Scarlett means “Red. One who wears or sells scarlet cloth. Famous Bearers: Margaret Mitchell's heroine (Scarlett O'Hara) in 'Gone With the Wind”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Scarlett Name Origin

Our database records Scarlett under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Scarlett a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Scarlett is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Scarlett

When considering Scarlett for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.