77
Success
67
Health
65
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
77▲
Morality
49▼
Health
67
Warmth
57
Cheerfulness
65
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
41
Alexandra Name Personality
The name Alexandra projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (77 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong health (67 on the 0-100+ research scale), Alexandra creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Alexandra is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 63 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic7.9
Mature6.9
Formal8.4
Upper Class7.5
Urban4.2
Wholesome6.9
Strong7.5
Refined7.5
Strange6.6
Simple2.9
Serious7.5
Nerdy6.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 948 ratings.
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Famous People Named Alexandra
- Alexandra DaddarioActress, The White Lotus
- Alexandra Ocasio-CortezUS Congresswoman (goes by Alexandria)
- Alexandra of DenmarkQueen consort of Edward VII
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandra
What does the name Alexandra say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Alexandra scores highest in Success (77 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (49 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in morality.
Is Alexandra a girl name?▾
Alexandra is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (77), Warmth (57), Morality (49), Health (67), and Cheerfulness (65).
What is the Success rating for the name Alexandra?▾
Alexandra has a Success rating of 77 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Alexandra sound?▾
Alexandra has a Warmth rating of 57 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Alexandra compare to other names?▾
Alexandra's strongest dimension is Success, at 77 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Alexandra with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Alexandra?▾
Notable people named Alexandra include Alexandra Daddario, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Alexandra of Denmark. Name Halo lists 3 famous Alexandras with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: 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.
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.