The name Scarlett is derived from the word "scarlet", a type of woolen cloth common in medieval England.
The word "scarlet" is derived from the Latin word "scarlata", which was itself derived from the Persian word "saqirlat".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Scarlett Johansson (born 1984), an American actress;
Scarlett Keegan (born 1984), an American model and actress;
Scarlett Pomers (born 1988), an American actress.