77
Success
67
Health
66
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
77▲
Morality
66
Health
67
Warmth
48▼
Cheerfulness
53
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
78♂
Bradford Name Personality
The name Bradford projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (77 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong health (67 on the 0-100+ research scale), Bradford creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Bradford is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 62 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic7.5
Mature8.4
Formal8.3
Upper Class7.6
Urban5.1
Wholesome6.8
Strong8.6
Refined7.1
Strange6.2
Simple5.4
Serious7.0
Nerdy6.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 69 ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bradford
What does the name Bradford say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Bradford scores highest in Success (77 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Warmth (48 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in warmth.
Is Bradford a boy name?▾
Bradford is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (77), Warmth (48), Morality (66), Health (67), and Cheerfulness (53).
What is the Success rating for the name Bradford?▾
Bradford has a Success rating of 77 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 Bradford sound?▾
Bradford 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 Bradford compare to other names?▾
Bradford's strongest dimension is Success, at 77 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 Bradford with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Bradford?▾
Notable people named Bradford include William Bradford. Name Halo lists 1 famous Bradfords 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.