78
Morality
62
Success
49
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
62
Morality
78▲
Health
22
Warmth
49
Cheerfulness
21▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
56
Edwin Name Personality
Edwin is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (78/100) paired with strong success (62/100), Edwin creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (21/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.4
Mature7.5
Formal8.3
Upper Class7.8
Urban4.0
Wholesome8.1
Strong7.5
Refined8.2
Strange6.7
Simple6.3
Serious7.0
Nerdy7.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 201 ratings.
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Famous People Named Edwin
- Edwin HubbleAstronomer who expanded our universe view
- Edwin AldrinBuzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 moonwalker
- Edwin MosesOlympic gold medalist hurdler
- Edwin StarrMotown singer, War hit single
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edwin
What does the name Edwin say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Edwin scores highest in Morality (78/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (21/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Edwin a boy name?▾
Edwin is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (62), Warmth (49), Morality (78), Health (22), and Cheerfulness (21).
What is the Success rating for the name Edwin?▾
Edwin has a Success rating of 62 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Edwin sound?▾
Edwin has a Warmth rating of 49 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Edwin compare to other names?▾
Edwin's strongest dimension is Morality at 78/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Edwin with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Edwin?▾
Notable people named Edwin include Edwin Hubble, Edwin Aldrin, Edwin Moses and Edwin Starr. Name Halo lists 4 famous Edwins 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.