44
Success
37
Morality
27
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
44▲
Morality
37
Health
12▼
Warmth
27
Cheerfulness
20
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
64
Edgar Name Personality
The name Edgar projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With solid success (44 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate morality associations (37 on the 0-100+ research scale), Edgar creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (12 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.8
Mature8.5
Formal8.4
Upper Class7.9
Urban5.3
Wholesome6.1
Strong8.3
Refined7.0
Strange7.4
Simple6.6
Serious7.5
Nerdy7.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 270 ratings.
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Famous People Named Edgar
- Edgar Allan PoeAuthor and poet, master of macabre
- Edgar DegasFrench Impressionist painter and sculptor
- Edgar WinterRock musician and multi-instrumentalist
- Edgar BergenVentriloquist and comedian
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edgar
What does the name Edgar say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Edgar scores highest in Success (44 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (12 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as low in success and very low in health.
Is Edgar a boy name?▾
Edgar is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (44), Warmth (27), Morality (37), Health (12), and Cheerfulness (20).
What is the Success rating for the name Edgar?▾
Edgar has a Success rating of 44 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Edgar sound?▾
Edgar has a Warmth rating of 27 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Edgar compare to other names?▾
Edgar's strongest dimension is Success, at 44 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 Edgar with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Edgar?▾
Notable people named Edgar include Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Degas, Edgar Winter and Edgar Bergen. Name Halo lists 4 famous Edgars 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.