Scarlett is an English name, a variant of Scarlet, which derives from the Middle English word *scarlat*, meaning 'bright red'. It refers to the color of the scarlet cloth often associated with royalty and nobility.
Scarlett evokes images of vibrancy, beauty and passion. Its association with the color red and the classic novel *Gone with the Wind* lends it a unique allure. Its modern popularity makes it a trendy, memorable name.