Scarlett

Scarlett

1. An occupational surname​ for a dyer or seller of (scarlet) fabric.
   • 1854 Alfred Tennyson: The Charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava:

     For Scarlett and Scarlett's three hundred were riding by

     When the points of the Russian lances arose in the sky;

2. A female given name transferred from the surname; in general use since 1936.
   • 1936 Margaret Mitchell: Gone With the Wind: Chapter III:

     'There now, Scarlett! You admit it is true. What would you be doing with a husband like Ashley? 'Tis moonstruck they all are, all the Wilkes.'

• clatters, scrattle