78
Warmth
66
Cheerfulness
59
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
54
Morality
59
Health
50▼
Warmth
78▲
Cheerfulness
66
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
29♀
Barbara Name Personality
Barbara is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With exceptionally strong warmth (78/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (66/100), Barbara creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Barbara scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.6
Mature8.4
Formal8.0
Upper Class6.3
Urban3.4
Wholesome7.6
Strong8.0
Refined6.6
Strange5.1
Simple6.3
Serious7.4
Nerdy6.5
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 481 ratings.
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Famous People Named Barbara
- Barbara WaltersBroadcast journalism pioneer
- Barbara StreisandSinger, actress, director
- Barbara BushUS First Lady, matriarch
- Barbara JordanCongresswoman, civil rights leader
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbara
What does the name Barbara say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Barbara scores highest in Warmth (78/100) and lowest in Health (50/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in warmth and average in health.
Is Barbara a girl name?▾
Barbara is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (54), Warmth (78), Morality (59), Health (50), and Cheerfulness (66).
What is the Success rating for the name Barbara?▾
Barbara has a Success rating of 54 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Barbara sound?▾
Barbara has a Warmth rating of 78 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Barbara compare to other names?▾
Barbara's strongest dimension is Warmth at 78/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Barbara with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Barbara?▾
Notable people named Barbara include Barbara Walters, Barbara Streisand, Barbara Bush and Barbara Jordan. Name Halo lists 4 famous Barbaras 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.