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HelpRe: I really love this name, but people here seem to hate it
in reply to a message by KK
I think any author writing a character named Scarlett, needs to be very aware of the original Scarlett character. And if you are, and you allude deliberately to that character, then it's a great name for a character. Otherwise, it might kind of miss the mark, imo.
As a name for a real person, it's fine. I don't really like it personally, but I don't think it's a bad name. I think Charlotte is way better though, and would rather be a Charlotte myself.
I almost named my daughter Charlotte. If only Scarlett didn't remind me of a whole list of mostly negative things, I think I *would* like it more than Charlotte. It seems more substantial, bright, and sanguine than Charlotte.
And I just want to add, it's legit for you to wonder about what other people think. it's the whole point of the Name Opinions board. Asking doesn't mean you're going to base all your life decisions on other people's opinions.
- mirfak
As a name for a real person, it's fine. I don't really like it personally, but I don't think it's a bad name. I think Charlotte is way better though, and would rather be a Charlotte myself.
I almost named my daughter Charlotte. If only Scarlett didn't remind me of a whole list of mostly negative things, I think I *would* like it more than Charlotte. It seems more substantial, bright, and sanguine than Charlotte.
And I just want to add, it's legit for you to wonder about what other people think. it's the whole point of the Name Opinions board. Asking doesn't mean you're going to base all your life decisions on other people's opinions.
- mirfak
This message was edited 4/21/2024, 1:16 PM
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