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Starlett
Pronounced STAR-let /ˈstɑr.lɛt/High
Meaning: A spelling of Starlet — from the English word starlet, 'a little star; a young rising star/actress' (from Old English steorra, 'star'); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow
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History & Origin
Starlett is a spelling of Starlet — from the English word starlet, 'a little star; a young rising star/actress' (from Old English steorra, 'star'; a word-name; we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'STAR-let'; nickname Star).
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-little-star at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Starlett mean?
Starlett spells Starlet — English 'a little star; a young rising star'. We note the word-name.
How do you pronounce Starlett?
It's said STAR-let /ˈstɑr.lɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Starlett a boy or girl name?
Starlett is a girl's name.
How popular is Starlett?
Starlett is a very rare name in the U.S.