Scarlett?

BakingGirl · September 2009

Yay or Nay?

It's short enough that I don't see us needing a nickname, but I'm slightly turned off by the idea of calling the kid "Scar." I also enjoy how my baby name book says it refers to a "woman of easy virtue."

jag225usa · September 2009

I think it's a cute name, but unfortunately all I can think of when I hear it is "The Scarlet Letter."

nowayimpreggo · September 2009

I really like this name. I say yay.

losmitty · September 2009

First- Love it. I used to think it was pretty but had too much of a Gone with the Wind image. Now I think Scarlet Johanson has given it some modern beauty, while it's still not too popular. I would never think of Scar as a nn. I don't think that's an issue. I'm pretty sure the definition is referring more to a Scarlet Letter connotation, I think of it meaning deep rich red, and thus royalty.

FutureMrs.Steen · September 2009

Nay. It has too many negative associations (letter and fever).

Telyco · September 2009

Love Scarlett

amethyst1220 · September 2009

lindseystenlund · September 2009

Love it, it's on my list too.

rodgersonmumma · September 2009

I love it... but I also agree that Scar is a horrible nn.

etoussa · September 2009

I like it.

Lucky428 · September 2009

I love that name!

KappaUCF20 · September 2009

Too many negative associations and inevitably, kids will shorten it to scar.

caffinated_tulip · September 2009

jzc0106 · September 2009

love it! totally on our list!!

shindylahoe · September 2009

I love the name scarlett. The nickname I think of is Lettie.

TiffanyA83 · September 2009

Scarlett has always immediately brought to my mind the nickname Scar, which, in turn, reminds me of the evil uncle in "The Lion King".

Robby6 · September 2009

yay!

havilah79 · September 2009

Love it!! It was on my list but DH vetoed it...even though he loves Scarlet Johanssen!! Go figure!

shari_rngleson · September 2009

love it! beautiful! when friends call her fast they will say scar...but you will associate this with her, not an actual scar!

hereandthere119 · September 2009

I love it! I like the suggestion for Lettie as a nn if you must have one... but I don't think 'Scar' will be often said. How often do you call a Karen 'kare' or a Lisa 'Lees'. Not very often - it would only slip out if someone was in a rush.

newportbride715 · September 2009

I could never use it because I'm a "name shortener" so I'd end up saying Scar at some point. I can see its appeal though.

sunnyday016 · September 2009

I think "Scar" for a nn is unavoidable. I do like Scarlet though.

nannyannie · September 2009

I love Scarlett, and I think there is a great old-fashioned alternative for the nn dilemma.

"Letty". Or, "Lettie". I think Letty is an adorable name, and Scarlett has a grown up feel. Plus, you'd totally avoid the "Scar" part.

jdunn10 · September 2009

I have always loved this name. Maybe it's because I associate it with Scarlett O'Hara who, to me, is a vivacious, clever, and charming woman and I think all of those traits are good ones to wish upon a child. As for this nickname Scar, I doubt anyone will really use that. I have a good friend named Helena and the only time people called her Hel was when they wanted to be annoying.

loumertes · September 2009

shari_rngleson:
love it! beautiful! when friends call her fast they will say scar...but you will associate this with her, not an actual scar!

Ditto. My niece is Scarlett and we actually just call her Scarlett (::Shock, Gasp::) We've probably only called her Scar in a hurry before we can get her whole name out. Why does everyone need a nickname? However, we do call her Godzilla - lovingly of course.

TheCoulters · September 2009

I love the name Scarlett! Its on my top 5 favorite girl names

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