91
Health
90
Success
65
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
90
Morality
45▼
Health
91▲
Warmth
49
Cheerfulness
65
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
79♂
Brad Name Personality
Brad radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (91/100) paired with equally impressive success (90/100), Brad creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Brad is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 68/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic3.4
Mature4.6
Formal3.4
Upper Class3.6
Urban4.7
Wholesome5.4
Strong8.3
Refined3.9
Strange4.5
Simple7.8
Serious4.2
Nerdy4.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 122 ratings.
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Famous People Named Brad
- Brad PittActor, producer, Oscar winner
- Brad PaisleyCountry singer, guitarist
- Brad StevensNBA executive, former Celtics coach
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brad
What does the name Brad say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Brad scores highest in Health (91/100) and lowest in Morality (45/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and average in morality.
Is Brad a boy name?▾
Brad is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (90), Warmth (49), Morality (45), Health (91), and Cheerfulness (65).
What is the Success rating for the name Brad?▾
Brad has a Success rating of 90 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 Brad sound?▾
Brad has a Warmth rating of 49 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Brad compare to other names?▾
Brad's strongest dimension is Health at 91/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Brad with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Brad?▾
Notable people named Brad include Brad Pitt, Brad Paisley and Brad Stevens. Name Halo lists 3 famous Brads 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.