Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
The name Alexandra projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (77/100) paired with strong health (67/100), Alexandra creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Alexandra is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 63/100 across all five personality dimensions.
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Based on US psychology research, the name Alexandra scores highest in Success (77/100) and lowest in Morality (49/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in morality.
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).
Alexandra has a Success rating of 77 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
Alexandra has a Warmth rating of 57 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
Alexandra's strongest dimension is Success at 77/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Alexandra with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
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 (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.