94
Cheerfulness
89
Health
71
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
63
Morality
42▼
Health
89
Warmth
71
Cheerfulness
94▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
21♀
Brittany Name Personality
Brittany sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (94 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (89 on the 0-100+ research scale), Brittany creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Brittany is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 72 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic3.3
Mature2.7
Formal3.8
Upper Class3.6
Urban3.8
Wholesome5.5
Strong5.4
Refined6.4
Strange4.7
Simple5.5
Serious4.0
Nerdy3.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 620 ratings.
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Brittany in Rankings
Famous People Named Brittany
- Brittany MurphyActress, Clueless, 8 Mile
- Brittney GrinerWNBA star, Olympic gold medalist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brittany
What does the name Brittany say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Brittany scores highest in Cheerfulness (94 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (42 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Brittany a girl name?▾
Brittany is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (63), Warmth (71), Morality (42), Health (89), and Cheerfulness (94).
What is the Success rating for the name Brittany?▾
Brittany has a Success rating of 63 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Brittany sound?▾
Brittany has a Warmth rating of 71 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Brittany compare to other names?▾
Brittany's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 94 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 Brittany with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Brittany?▾
Notable people named Brittany include Brittany Murphy and Brittney Griner. Name Halo lists 2 famous Brittanys 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.