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Scarlett

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Namelessnumbertwo · 08/04/2018 23:01

What do you think of the name Scarlett?

Not worried about shortening it (prefer names that don't shorten)

Is it too 'naughty' or 'tarty' or 'stripper-esque'. I really don't mean to offend anyone. I personally love the name but someone said it was a bit of a Stripper name...?

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MrsGB2225 · 08/04/2018 23:02

To me it is a stripper name, sorry!! I think Scarlett Lady AKA prostitute.

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Namelessnumbertwo · 08/04/2018 23:08

Oh Sad
I don't want her to have a stripper name, but it's so pretty.
Thank you though

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Pangur2 · 08/04/2018 23:08

Be aware that scarlet means mortified/ embarrassed in Dublin/ maybe the rest of Ireland (not sure.) Scarlet for your face/ Scarlet for your Ma for having you and so on. If you have any connections with Ireland I wouldn't.

TheDuckSaysMoo · 08/04/2018 23:10

I love it! I know one (an adult) and she is lovely. It makes me think of Scarlett O'Hara - strong independent woman.

MillieMoon94 · 08/04/2018 23:22

My little sister is called Scarlett and she is one of the loveliest kindest people I know. Everyone who knows your little girl will think of her when they hear the name Scarlett, if you like it I say go for it! 😊

pipilangstrumpf · 09/04/2018 06:46

I don't like the scar part, it sounds like a little scar, a scar-lett. It doesn't sound feminine either imo.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 09/04/2018 06:49

I like it.
Hadn't ever thought of it as a stripper name?! I don't even 'get' the whole stripper thing anyway - I once was told Lauren is a stripper name???! Maybe it depends on who you ask and what strippers they've seen?????!!!! Hmm

Littlemum2be86 · 09/04/2018 06:54

It’s a lovely name. I don’t think it’s a stripper name at all! If you like it, go for it

Raines100 · 09/04/2018 06:59

Lovely name. Scarlett O'Hara connotations. Several little Scarletts round this way.

Dogsrbarking · 09/04/2018 07:35

I love it, I think it's beautiful. It's quite popular so I don't think you need to worry too much about any connotations

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/04/2018 07:39

Lovely !

drinkyourmilk · 09/04/2018 07:39

I wanted to name our little one Scarlett but my husband wouldn't hear of it. I love the name.
I nannied for 20 years- and didn't meet a Scarlett without a strong personality- so you have been warned! Grin

AJPTaylor · 09/04/2018 07:46

We wanted this for dd2 but reacted to older family neg reactions and had it as a middle name.
Always regretted it. She is a Scarlett
Long dark hair, creamy complexion, the works!

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Namelessnumbertwo · 09/04/2018 07:49

I'm glad this thread has some more positive than negatives towards the name. But even so it still makes me nervous! Thanks for all your replies

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LoveInTokyo · 10/04/2018 14:24

I don’t think it’s a stripper name. It makes me think of Scarlett O’Hara.

My friend has a lovely little girl called Scarlett.

GottaGetThisDone · 10/04/2018 16:21

I think its a beautiful name

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