Theodore wins 3 of 5 dimensions
Ted: avg 56Theodore: avg 66
Dimension-by-Dimension
Ted: 68SuccessTheodore: 83
Ted: 27MoralityTheodore: 92
Ted: 73HealthTheodore: 48
Ted: 54WarmthTheodore: 76
Ted: 58CheerfulnessTheodore: 33
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Ted: 67MasculinityTheodore: 73
Ted: 67FemininityTheodore: 73
Summary
Ted scores higher on Health and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 56. Theodore scores higher on Success and Morality and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 66.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ted or Theodore a better name?▾
Theodore has a higher average perception score. Ted averages 56 and Theodore averages 66 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Ted and Theodore?▾
Ted scores higher in Health and Cheerfulness, while Theodore scores higher in Success and Morality and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity.
Which name sounds more successful, Ted or Theodore?▾
Theodore scores 83 in Success compared to Ted's 68, making Theodore sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.