75
Success
58
Morality
50
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
75▲
Morality
58
Health
48
Warmth
50
Cheerfulness
30▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Arthur Name Personality
The name Arthur projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (75/100) paired with strong morality (58/100), Arthur creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (30/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.3
Mature7.5
Formal7.9
Upper Class7.5
Urban5.1
Wholesome7.7
Strong8.0
Refined7.4
Strange6.4
Simple6.8
Serious7.6
Nerdy7.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1052 ratings.
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Famous People Named Arthur
- Arthur AsheTennis champion, activist
- Arthur Conan DoyleAuthor, created Sherlock Holmes
- Arthur MillerPlaywright, Death of a Salesman
- Chester A. Arthur21st US President
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arthur
What does the name Arthur say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Arthur scores highest in Success (75/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (30/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in cheerfulness.
Is Arthur a boy name?▾
Arthur is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (75), Warmth (50), Morality (58), Health (48), and Cheerfulness (30).
What is the Success rating for the name Arthur?▾
Arthur has a Success rating of 75 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Arthur sound?▾
Arthur has a Warmth rating of 50 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Arthur compare to other names?▾
Arthur's strongest dimension is Success at 75/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Arthur with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Arthur?▾
Notable people named Arthur include Arthur Ashe, Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Miller and Chester A. Arthur. Name Halo lists 4 famous Arthurs 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.