89
Morality
86
Warmth
41
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
41
Morality
89▲
Health
23▼
Warmth
86
Cheerfulness
38
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
28♀
Clara Name Personality
Clara is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (89 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive warmth (86 on the 0-100+ research scale), Clara creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (23 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic6.7
Mature4.8
Formal6.1
Upper Class7.0
Urban3.3
Wholesome7.8
Strong4.7
Refined8.0
Strange5.6
Simple6.4
Serious6.7
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1212 ratings.
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Famous People Named Clara
- Clara BartonFounder of the American Red Cross
- Clara BowSilent film star, the It Girl
- Clara SchumannGerman pianist and composer
Variants of Clara
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clara
What does the name Clara say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Clara scores highest in Morality (89 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (23 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in health.
Is Clara a girl name?▾
Clara is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (41), Warmth (86), Morality (89), Health (23), and Cheerfulness (38).
What is the Success rating for the name Clara?▾
Clara has a Success rating of 41 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Clara sound?▾
Clara has a Warmth rating of 86 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 Clara compare to other names?▾
Clara's strongest dimension is Morality, at 89 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 Clara with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Clara?▾
Notable people named Clara include Clara Barton, Clara Bow and Clara Schumann. Name Halo lists 3 famous Claras 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.