60
Morality
52
Warmth
48
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
39
Morality
60▲
Health
26▼
Warmth
52
Cheerfulness
48
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
51
Cecil Name Personality
Cecil is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (60/100) with moderate warmth associations (52/100), Cecil creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (26/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.7
Mature7.3
Formal8.0
Upper Class8.0
Urban5.0
Wholesome6.9
Strong4.8
Refined8.2
Strange7.3
Simple6.3
Serious7.3
Nerdy7.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 161 ratings.
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Famous People Named Cecil
- Cecil B. DeMilleLegendary Hollywood film director
- Cecil RhodesBritish businessman and colonizer
- Cecil TaylorAvant-garde jazz pianist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cecil
What does the name Cecil say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Cecil scores highest in Morality (60/100) and lowest in Health (26/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and very low in health.
Is Cecil a boy name?▾
Cecil is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (39), Warmth (52), Morality (60), Health (26), and Cheerfulness (48).
What is the Success rating for the name Cecil?▾
Cecil has a Success rating of 39 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Cecil sound?▾
Cecil has a Warmth rating of 52 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Cecil compare to other names?▾
Cecil's strongest dimension is Morality at 60/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Cecil with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Cecil?▾
Notable people named Cecil include Cecil B. DeMille, Cecil Rhodes and Cecil Taylor. Name Halo lists 3 famous Cecils 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.