73
Morality
64
Success
51
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
64
Morality
73▲
Health
28▼
Warmth
51
Cheerfulness
32
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
61
Chester Name Personality
Chester is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (73/100) paired with strong success (64/100), Chester creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (28/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.6
Mature6.9
Formal6.8
Upper Class6.0
Urban3.9
Wholesome6.5
Strong8.0
Refined5.2
Strange6.5
Simple6.3
Serious5.0
Nerdy6.9
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 139 ratings.
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Famous People Named Chester
- Chester BenningtonLinkin Park lead vocalist
- Chester A. Arthur21st US President
- Chester NimitzWWII Fleet Admiral, US Navy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chester
What does the name Chester say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Chester scores highest in Morality (73/100) and lowest in Health (28/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in health.
Is Chester a boy name?▾
Chester is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (64), Warmth (51), Morality (73), Health (28), and Cheerfulness (32).
What is the Success rating for the name Chester?▾
Chester has a Success rating of 64 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Chester sound?▾
Chester has a Warmth rating of 51 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Chester compare to other names?▾
Chester's strongest dimension is Morality at 73/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Chester with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Chester?▾
Notable people named Chester include Chester Bennington, Chester A. Arthur and Chester Nimitz. Name Halo lists 3 famous Chesters 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.