93
Morality
85
Warmth
72
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
72
Morality
93▲
Health
42▼
Warmth
85
Cheerfulness
46
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
21♀
Ellen Name Personality
Ellen is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (93/100) paired with equally impressive warmth (85/100), Ellen creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Ellen is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 68/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic7.8
Mature6.6
Formal6.8
Upper Class6.0
Urban2.8
Wholesome7.5
Strong6.2
Refined7.8
Strange5.4
Simple7.9
Serious6.7
Nerdy6.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 295 ratings.
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Famous People Named Ellen
- Ellen DeGeneresComedian and television host
- Ellen PompeoActress, Grey's Anatomy star
- Ellen BurstynOscar-winning actress
- Ellen Johnson SirleafFirst female African head of state
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellen
What does the name Ellen say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Ellen scores highest in Morality (93/100) and lowest in Health (42/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and low in health.
Is Ellen a girl name?▾
Ellen is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (72), Warmth (85), Morality (93), Health (42), and Cheerfulness (46).
What is the Success rating for the name Ellen?▾
Ellen has a Success rating of 72 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Ellen sound?▾
Ellen 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 Ellen compare to other names?▾
Ellen's strongest dimension is Morality at 93/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Ellen with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Ellen?▾
Notable people named Ellen include Ellen DeGeneres, Ellen Pompeo, Ellen Burstyn and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Name Halo lists 4 famous Ellens 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.