Bernadette wins 3 of 5 dimensions
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Bernadette scores higher on Success and Health and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 59. They tie on Morality and Cheerfulness.
Bernadette has a higher average perception score. Bernadette averages 59 and Maryellen averages 56 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
Bernadette scores higher in Success and Health and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity, while Maryellen scores higher in no dimensions. They tie on 2 dimensions.
Bernadette scores 43 in Success compared to Maryellen's 35, making Bernadette sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.