63
Morality
58
Warmth
56
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
35▼
Morality
63▲
Health
37
Warmth
58
Cheerfulness
56
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
23♀
Bessie Name Personality
Bessie is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (63 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong warmth (58 on the 0-100+ research scale), Bessie creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic8.0
Mature3.8
Formal1.8
Upper Class2.9
Urban2.1
Wholesome8.2
Strong4.9
Refined4.6
Strange4.9
Simple8.7
Serious3.0
Nerdy3.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 82 ratings.
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- Bessie SmithEmpress of the Blues
- Bessie ColemanFirst Black female aviator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bessie
What does the name Bessie say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Bessie scores highest in Morality (63 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (35 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and low in success.
Is Bessie a girl name?▾
Bessie is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (35), Warmth (58), Morality (63), Health (37), and Cheerfulness (56).
What is the Success rating for the name Bessie?▾
Bessie has a Success rating of 35 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Bessie sound?▾
Bessie has a Warmth rating of 58 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Bessie compare to other names?▾
Bessie's strongest dimension is Morality, at 63 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 Bessie with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Bessie?▾
Notable people named Bessie include Bessie Smith and Bessie Coleman. Name Halo lists 2 famous Bessies 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.