Evenly matched across dimensions
Erma: avg 40Hester: avg 40
Dimension-by-Dimension
Erma: 39SuccessHester: 34
Erma: 56MoralityHester: 66
Erma: 26HealthHester: 26
Erma: 50WarmthHester: 55
Erma: 29CheerfulnessHester: 17
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Erma: 31MasculinityHester: 41
Erma: 31FemininityHester: 41
Summary
Erma scores higher on Success and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 40. Hester scores higher on Morality and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 40. They tie on Health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erma or Hester a better name?▾
Erma and Hester have the same average perception score (40). The better choice depends on which dimensions matter most to you.
What is the difference between Erma and Hester?▾
Erma scores higher in Success and Cheerfulness, while Hester scores higher in Morality and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity. They tie on 1 dimension.
Which name sounds more successful, Erma or Hester?▾
Erma scores 39 in Success compared to Hester's 34, making Erma 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.