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The book does not explicitly state why Jean Louise Finch is called Scout. However it does say that she does not like being called Jean Louise because it was too girly of a name for her.

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Jean Louise Finch is called 'Scout' in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" because of her tomboyish nature and her adventurous spirit. Her nickname reflects her curiosity and fearlessness, as she navigates the complexities of the adult world around her.

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It is her nickname, she was given it as a child. They explain it in the book. She is rarely called by her real name.

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