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Names like Scarlet

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MightyMols · 02/09/2023 21:12

Absolutely love the name Scarlet, I’m not sure any name can beat it. Sadly, I’m aware most people would consider the name to be spelt Scarlett (I just like colour/nature names) and prefer it to resemble that. Hence I’m not going with it, as I don’t want it to be an issue.

Like Violet too, but then there’s the discrepancy around if it’s Vi-let or Vi-o-let (2 or 3 syllables) I personally pronounce it with 2 but it seems it should be 3… so may as well forget that name as well.

Love Ivy but it’s outrageously popular.

thank you

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3girlsmama · 02/09/2023 21:17

I think you could spell it as you wish. Names that give me a similar vibe:

Isla
Iris
Fern
Willow
Amber
Loretta
Wren
Autumn
Daisy
Clio
Clover
River
Serena
Robyn
Summer
Jade

orangetriangle · 02/09/2023 21:24

Anastasia
Liberty
Savannah
Poppy
Tallulah
Clementine
Arabella
Maddison
Amber
Francesca
Camilla
Charlotte
Delilah
Lilac

All these names to me have a similar vibe to Scarlett

GertrudeJekyllRose · 02/09/2023 21:26

I love the name Scarlet too.

I think however you spell it you'll still get the occasional person spelling it the other way, so I'd go with your preference.

Casmama · 02/09/2023 21:31

MightyMols · 02/09/2023 21:12

Absolutely love the name Scarlet, I’m not sure any name can beat it. Sadly, I’m aware most people would consider the name to be spelt Scarlett (I just like colour/nature names) and prefer it to resemble that. Hence I’m not going with it, as I don’t want it to be an issue.

Like Violet too, but then there’s the discrepancy around if it’s Vi-let or Vi-o-let (2 or 3 syllables) I personally pronounce it with 2 but it seems it should be 3… so may as well forget that name as well.

Love Ivy but it’s outrageously popular.

thank you

I think you're overthinking this. Go with Scarlet and spell it however you want

DuploTrain · 02/09/2023 21:34

I’d go with Scarlet if you love it.
I think it’s probably about 50/50 if you had to ask people to spell it - I definitely wouldn’t be sure whether it’s meant to have one t or two.

I’d pronounce Violet with 2 syllables like the colour.

Winnipeggy · 02/09/2023 21:34

I don't think those are really an issue with the names you love, spelling is so minor. Also I've never heard violet pronounced with 3 syllables but also don't think this will be a problem because you determine how her name will be pronounced 👍 don't settle for something you don't love

FinestIllusion · 02/09/2023 21:37

Ruby
Samara
Coralie
Coral
Juniper

Whatsthepoint1234 · 02/09/2023 21:39

What about other colour names:
Indigo
Rose
Amber
Sienna
Iris
Olive
Hazel
Clementine
Ruby
Jade
Pearl
Coral
Jasmine

grayhairdontcare · 02/09/2023 21:39

Coral
Sienna
Ginger
Jade
Raven
Iris
Hazel
Olive
Blossom
Aspen
Clover
Meadow

Riverlee · 02/09/2023 21:43

I just said Violet out loud, and pronounced with three syllables Vi -O -Let

suggestions:
Jade
Jasmine
Amber
Roxy
Crystal
Marnie
Sadie
Cora

Riverlee · 02/09/2023 21:44

Trinity
Rowena
Elspeth

DrWu · 02/09/2023 21:47

When we had ds, if he had been a girl, he would have been Scarlett, but everyone I told said it was spelt wrong with tt, I love it anyway, and really I think you can get away with spelling it either way, but like I said, from my experience, most people spell it with just the one t.

I also know a few violets and they're all pronounced with the two syllables, but again, I'm sure it can be either, pick which you prefer and go with it. Don't not pick the names you love, they're both beautiful names.

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MightyMols · 02/09/2023 21:58

Thank you for the suggestions

really pleased that people think it’s fine to use Scarlet though! That’s massively game changing!

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neverenoughwine · 02/09/2023 22:02

Love Scarlet and love Violet and the way you spell/pronounce each one!

Stick with them. 💗

TheTempest · 02/09/2023 22:04

I have a Scarlett and I’d say it’s 75% that people spell it with one T so I wouldn’t worry about it to be honest. Scarlett is lovely, I am biased though!

CurlyhairedAssassin · 02/09/2023 22:05

3girlsmama · 02/09/2023 21:17

I think you could spell it as you wish. Names that give me a similar vibe:

Isla
Iris
Fern
Willow
Amber
Loretta
Wren
Autumn
Daisy
Clio
Clover
River
Serena
Robyn
Summer
Jade

Definitely not Clio. That’s a Renault. It’s Cleo.

savoycabbage · 02/09/2023 22:13

It's completely fine to spell it with one t. I'm a supply teacher and I see it on registers as Scarlett, Scarlet and Scarlette.

HoliHormonalTigerLillyTheSecond · 02/09/2023 22:26

Weird reason not to just go with a name you love op.

OopsieeDaisy · 03/09/2023 02:20

I would spell it Scarlett and would think it unusual go only have one t. Would definitely pronounce Violet as 2 syllables though.
How about
Fern
Harriet
Cara

MoChridhe · 03/09/2023 04:21

Carmen

PinkNailpolish · 03/09/2023 04:31

Honestly, I think you should go for Scarlet. A spelling difference is less of an issue than a pronunciation difference. It's a none issue. It's a far nicer name than Ivy. I've also only ever heard Violet pronounced as 2 syllables.

KayEmAy · 03/09/2023 04:41

I would say Violet with 2 syllables. I would assumed Scarlett with two Ls but I wouldn’t think it’s weird with one.

Other ideas:

Sterling

Cosette nn Coco

Felicity

Celeste

Gia

Serena

Octavia

Cassia / Cassidy

Isolde nn Izzy

Nadia

Elowen

Melody

Leia

Gabriella

Willa

Aurora

Catharina

Emory

MumBusy · 03/09/2023 05:21

I have a Scarlett and most people spell it with 2 ts.

Mumofgirls2017 · 03/09/2023 06:34

Ruby
harriet
juliet
arabella
jasmine
amber
sienna
primrose
iris
lavender
lily
rose
eloise
harper
bella

Zaaarrr · 03/09/2023 08:04

MumBusy · 03/09/2023 05:21

I have a Scarlett and most people spell it with 2 ts.

Well yes, most people do. But nobody is going to be stunned if someone uses one t.