What Does the Name Scarlet Mean
The name Scarlet comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Scarlet below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Scarlet Name Meaning
English (Modern)Either a variant of SCARLETT or else from the English word for the red colour. The word is derived (via Old French and medieval Latin) from Persian سقرلاط (saghrilat), the name of a type of cloth.
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