72
Health
67
Success
67
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
67
Morality
55▼
Health
72▲
Warmth
66
Cheerfulness
67
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
21♀
Deborah Name Personality
Deborah radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (72 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong success (67 on the 0-100+ research scale), Deborah creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Deborah scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.3
Mature8.0
Formal7.7
Upper Class6.2
Urban2.8
Wholesome7.7
Strong7.5
Refined7.2
Strange5.1
Simple4.3
Serious7.2
Nerdy6.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 398 ratings.
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Famous People Named Deborah
- Deborah KerrActress, The King and I
- Deborah MeadenBritish businesswoman, Dragons' Den
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deborah
What does the name Deborah say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Deborah scores highest in Health (72 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (55 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and high in morality.
Is Deborah a girl name?▾
Deborah is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (67), Warmth (66), Morality (55), Health (72), and Cheerfulness (67).
What is the Success rating for the name Deborah?▾
Deborah has a Success rating of 67 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 Deborah sound?▾
Deborah has a Warmth rating of 66 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Deborah compare to other names?▾
Deborah's strongest dimension is Health, at 72 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 Deborah with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Deborah?▾
Notable people named Deborah include Deborah Kerr and Deborah Meaden. Name Halo lists 2 famous Deborahs 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.