86
Morality
85
Warmth
71
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
50
Morality
86▲
Health
44▼
Warmth
85
Cheerfulness
71
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
20♀
Dorothy Name Personality
Dorothy is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (86/100) paired with equally impressive warmth (85/100), Dorothy creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Dorothy is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 67/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic9.2
Mature6.9
Formal7.5
Upper Class6.4
Urban2.8
Wholesome8.6
Strong4.6
Refined7.8
Strange5.7
Simple5.9
Serious7.0
Nerdy7.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 206 ratings.
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Famous People Named Dorothy
- Dorothy DandridgePioneering Black Hollywood actress
- Dorothy ParkerWriter, poet, and satirist
- Dorothy HodgkinNobel Prize-winning chemist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorothy
What does the name Dorothy say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Dorothy scores highest in Morality (86/100) and lowest in Health (44/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and low in health.
Is Dorothy a girl name?▾
Dorothy is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (50), Warmth (85), Morality (86), Health (44), and Cheerfulness (71).
What is the Success rating for the name Dorothy?▾
Dorothy has a Success rating of 50 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 Dorothy sound?▾
Dorothy has a Warmth rating of 85 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Dorothy compare to other names?▾
Dorothy's strongest dimension is Morality at 86/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Dorothy with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Dorothy?▾
Notable people named Dorothy include Dorothy Dandridge, Dorothy Parker and Dorothy Hodgkin. Name Halo lists 3 famous Dorothys 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.