104
Morality
78
Warmth
41
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
41
Morality
104▲
Health
23▼
Warmth
78
Cheerfulness
32
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
31
Esther Name Personality
Esther is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (104 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive warmth (78 on the 0-100+ research scale), Esther creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (23 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.7
Mature6.9
Formal8.0
Upper Class7.3
Urban2.5
Wholesome8.0
Strong5.8
Refined8.0
Strange6.9
Simple5.8
Serious7.9
Nerdy7.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 492 ratings.
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Famous People Named Esther
- Esther WilliamsSwimmer and Hollywood actress
- Esther RolleActress, Good Times star
- Esther HicksMotivational speaker and author
Variants of Esther
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Frequently Asked Questions About Esther
What does the name Esther say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Esther scores highest in Morality (104 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (23 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in health.
Is Esther a girl name?▾
Esther is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (41), Warmth (78), Morality (104), Health (23), and Cheerfulness (32).
What is the Success rating for the name Esther?▾
Esther has a Success rating of 41 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 Esther sound?▾
Esther has a Warmth rating of 78 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Esther compare to other names?▾
Esther's strongest dimension is Morality, at 104 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 Esther with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Esther?▾
Notable people named Esther include Esther Williams, Esther Rolle and Esther Hicks. Name Halo lists 3 famous Esthers 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.