43
Health
38
Morality
36
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
36
Morality
38
Health
43▲
Warmth
32
Cheerfulness
24▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
30♀
Abigail Name Personality
Abigail radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With solid health (43/100) with moderate morality associations (38/100), Abigail creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic7.5
Mature5.7
Formal7.3
Upper Class5.9
Urban2.8
Wholesome7.8
Strong5.5
Refined7.6
Strange5.4
Simple5.1
Serious6.4
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1117 ratings.
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Famous People Named Abigail
- Abigail Adams2nd US First Lady
- Abigail BreslinActress, Little Miss Sunshine
- Abigail SpencerActress, Timeless
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abigail
What does the name Abigail say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Abigail scores highest in Health (43/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (24/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as low in health and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Abigail a girl name?▾
Abigail is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (36), Warmth (32), Morality (38), Health (43), and Cheerfulness (24).
What is the Success rating for the name Abigail?▾
Abigail has a Success rating of 36 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Abigail sound?▾
Abigail has a Warmth rating of 32 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Abigail compare to other names?▾
Abigail's strongest dimension is Health at 43/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Abigail with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Abigail?▾
Notable people named Abigail include Abigail Adams, Abigail Breslin and Abigail Spencer. Name Halo lists 3 famous Abigails with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: 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.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.