70
Cheerfulness
67
Health
59
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
47
Morality
34▼
Health
67
Warmth
59
Cheerfulness
70▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
26♀
Dena Name Personality
Dena sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (70/100) paired with strong health (67/100), Dena creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in trustworthiness (34/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic4.6
Mature5.7
Formal2.9
Upper Class3.9
Urban5.4
Wholesome5.6
Strong6.1
Refined5.7
Strange7.2
Simple6.8
Serious5.5
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 47 ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dena
What does the name Dena say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Dena scores highest in Cheerfulness (70/100) and lowest in Morality (34/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Dena a girl name?▾
Dena is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (47), Warmth (59), Morality (34), Health (67), and Cheerfulness (70).
What is the Success rating for the name Dena?▾
Dena has a Success rating of 47 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Dena sound?▾
Dena has a Warmth rating of 59 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Dena compare to other names?▾
Dena's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 70/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Dena with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
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.