79
Success
72
Morality
48
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
79▲
Morality
72
Health
34▼
Warmth
48
Cheerfulness
37
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
56
Basil Name Personality
The name Basil projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (79 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive morality (72 on the 0-100+ research scale), Basil creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (34 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.0
Mature6.6
Formal6.8
Upper Class7.8
Urban3.4
Wholesome7.7
Strong6.0
Refined7.9
Strange8.1
Simple6.8
Serious6.7
Nerdy7.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 224 ratings.
Basil Categories
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Famous People Named Basil
- Basil RathboneActor, classic Sherlock Holmes
- Saint Basil the GreatBishop, Church Father
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basil
What does the name Basil say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Basil scores highest in Success (79 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (34 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in health.
Is Basil a boy name?▾
Basil is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (79), Warmth (48), Morality (72), Health (34), and Cheerfulness (37).
What is the Success rating for the name Basil?▾
Basil has a Success rating of 79 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 Basil sound?▾
Basil has a Warmth rating of 48 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Basil compare to other names?▾
Basil's strongest dimension is Success, at 79 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 Basil with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Basil?▾
Notable people named Basil include Basil Rathbone and Saint Basil the Great. Name Halo lists 2 famous Basils 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.