71
Cheerfulness
54
Warmth
44
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
34▼
Morality
44
Health
43
Warmth
54
Cheerfulness
71▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Davy Name Personality
Davy sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (71/100) with moderate warmth associations (54/100), Davy creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in ambition or drive (34/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic6.5
Mature2.9
Formal1.2
Upper Class2.4
Urban4.2
Wholesome5.9
Strong6.3
Refined5.0
Strange6.0
Simple8.2
Serious3.2
Nerdy4.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 38 ratings.
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Famous People Named Davy
- Davy CrockettFrontiersman and folk hero
- Davy JonesSinger, The Monkees
- Humphry DavyBritish chemist, discovered elements
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Frequently Asked Questions About Davy
What does the name Davy say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Davy scores highest in Cheerfulness (71/100) and lowest in Success (34/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in success.
Is Davy a boy name?▾
Davy is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (34), Warmth (54), Morality (44), Health (43), and Cheerfulness (71).
What is the Success rating for the name Davy?▾
Davy has a Success rating of 34 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 Davy sound?▾
Davy has a Warmth rating of 54 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Davy compare to other names?▾
Davy's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 71/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Davy with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Davy?▾
Notable people named Davy include Davy Crockett, Davy Jones and Humphry Davy. Name Halo lists 3 famous Davys 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.