74
Cheerfulness
56
Health
47
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
28▼
Morality
40
Health
56
Warmth
47
Cheerfulness
74▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
74♂
Billy Name Personality
Billy sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (74 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong health (56 on the 0-100+ research scale), Billy creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in ambition or drive (28 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.2
Mature4.4
Formal3.8
Upper Class3.9
Urban4.5
Wholesome6.2
Strong7.6
Refined5.2
Strange5.7
Simple7.0
Serious4.0
Nerdy5.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 263 ratings.
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Famous People Named Billy
- Billy JoelPiano Man, rock singer-songwriter
- Billy the KidOld West outlaw
- Billy CrystalComedian, actor, Oscar host
- Billy IdolRock singer, punk icon
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy
What does the name Billy say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Billy scores highest in Cheerfulness (74 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (28 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and very low in success.
Is Billy a boy name?▾
Billy is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (28), Warmth (47), Morality (40), Health (56), and Cheerfulness (74).
What is the Success rating for the name Billy?▾
Billy has a Success rating of 28 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Billy sound?▾
Billy has a Warmth rating of 47 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Billy compare to other names?▾
Billy's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 74 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 Billy with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Billy?▾
Notable people named Billy include Billy Joel, Billy the Kid, Billy Crystal and Billy Idol. Name Halo lists 4 famous Billys 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.