62
Morality
59
Success
31
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
59
Morality
62▲
Health
31
Warmth
28▼
Cheerfulness
29
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
56
Fergus Name Personality
Fergus is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (62/100) paired with strong success (59/100), Fergus creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in emotional warmth (28/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.7
Mature7.3
Formal6.6
Upper Class5.6
Urban2.5
Wholesome7.1
Strong8.5
Refined4.4
Strange7.5
Simple6.6
Serious5.7
Nerdy6.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 102 ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fergus
What does the name Fergus say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Fergus scores highest in Morality (62/100) and lowest in Warmth (28/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and very low in warmth.
Is Fergus a boy name?▾
Fergus is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (59), Warmth (28), Morality (62), Health (31), and Cheerfulness (29).
What is the Success rating for the name Fergus?▾
Fergus has a Success rating of 59 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 Fergus sound?▾
Fergus has a Warmth rating of 28 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Fergus compare to other names?▾
Fergus's strongest dimension is Morality at 62/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Fergus with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
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.