Scarlette
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Modern American ◈ 3 syllables
"Scarlet, red"

From Modern American

Scarlette means red — the double-T-E variant of Scarlett, from the Old French escarlate. Scarlett O'Hara is the most iconic character in American literature. Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-grossing actresses. The double-TE adds French-inspired visual elaboration. Same fire-red heritage, same O'Hara drama, maximum French calligraphy.

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Scarlette at a glance
MeaningScarlet, red
OriginModern American
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#890
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Why parents love Scarlette
  • Same Scarlett heritage with double-TE French elaboration.
  • Scarlett O'Hara is American literature's most iconic character.
  • Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-grossing actresses.
  • Three syllables with a bold, elaborate sound: SKAR-let.
  • The meaning red carries maximum passion.
The vibe of Scarlette
reddouble-TEScarlettO'HaraJohanssonFrenchpassionelaborate
Origin & history of Scarlette
Old French escarlate (red) Scarlett double-TE variant Scarlette
1
Modern American roots
Scarlette is the double-TE variant of Scarlett meaning red. Scarlett O'Hara (Gone with the Wind) is American literature's most iconic character. Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-grossing actresses.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Double-TE variant; Gone with the Wind (1936).
3
Today
Scarlette remains a beloved choice, ranking #890 in the US. 5,606 babies have been named Scarlette since 1940.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Scarlette?
2016 peak year
Scarlette first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1940. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2016, 418 babies received the name (ranked #696). Today it sits around #890, with roughly 310 babies named Scarlette each year. Scarlette has been declining in recent years. In total, around 5,606 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
418 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #696)
310 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,100 Total registrations
last 10 years
5,606 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #890) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Scarlette
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Scarlette's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — red-hot adventure. People named Scarlette tend to be bold, passionate, and proud of their double-TE elaboration.

Double-TE elaborated
O'Hara-level iconic
Red-passion bold
Johansson-level star
French-calligraphy
S1
C3
A1
R9
L3
E5
T2
T2
E5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
Personality of Scarlette
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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