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Scarlet

Girl name · 102 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Scarlet: 102 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 2014.

A vivid, colour-rich name that instantly conjures images of brightness and passion, Scarlet comes from the Old French *escarlate*, meaning a fine, richly dyed cloth of a brilliant red. This origin places it among the enduring tradition of English colour names, though it is also a modern variant spelling of Scarlett. Best known worldwide through Scarlett O'Hara, the fiery and determined heroine of Margaret Mitchell's *Gone with the Wind*, the name also belongs to acclaimed actress Scarlett Johansson, whose varied career has kept it in the spotlight. While no major place name stems directly from a bearer, the colour itself defines the scarlet tanager bird and the famous "scarlet letter". Its warm, vibrant energy makes it a timeless choice for a bold little girl.