83
Cheerfulness
77
Health
54
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
49
Morality
35▼
Health
77
Warmth
54
Cheerfulness
83▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
30♀
Denise Name Personality
Denise sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (83/100) paired with equally impressive health (77/100), Denise creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Denise is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 60/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic7.2
Mature5.9
Formal6.8
Upper Class5.9
Urban4.0
Wholesome7.1
Strong5.3
Refined7.3
Strange5.2
Simple6.6
Serious6.7
Nerdy6.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 223 ratings.
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Famous People Named Denise
- Denise RichardsActress and model
- Denise LewisBritish Olympic heptathlon champion
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Frequently Asked Questions About Denise
What does the name Denise say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Denise scores highest in Cheerfulness (83/100) and lowest in Morality (35/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Denise a girl name?▾
Denise is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (49), Warmth (54), Morality (35), Health (77), and Cheerfulness (83).
What is the Success rating for the name Denise?▾
Denise has a Success rating of 49 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 Denise sound?▾
Denise 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 Denise compare to other names?▾
Denise's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 83/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Denise with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Denise?▾
Notable people named Denise include Denise Richards and Denise Lewis. Name Halo lists 2 famous Denises 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.