Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
The name Edgar projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With solid success (44/100) with moderate morality associations (37/100), Edgar creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (12/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 270 ratings.
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Based on US psychology research, the name Edgar scores highest in Success (44/100) and lowest in Health (12/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as low in success and very low in health.
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).
Edgar has a Success rating of 44 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
Edgar has a Warmth rating of 27 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
Edgar's strongest dimension is Success at 44/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Edgar with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
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 (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.