61
Warmth
55
Morality
47
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
47
Morality
55
Health
23▼
Warmth
61▲
Cheerfulness
33
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
70♂
Fred Name Personality
Fred is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With notably high warmth (61 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong morality (55 on the 0-100+ research scale), Fred 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
Classic7.8
Mature6.1
Formal3.1
Upper Class3.1
Urban3.5
Wholesome7.1
Strong8.1
Refined4.6
Strange4.5
Simple8.2
Serious3.9
Nerdy5.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 146 ratings.
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Famous People Named Fred
- Fred AstaireLegendary dancer and actor
- Fred RogersHost of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Fred PerryBritish tennis champion
- Fred DurstLimp Bizkit vocalist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fred
What does the name Fred say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Fred scores highest in Warmth (61 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 high in warmth and very low in health.
Is Fred a boy name?▾
Fred is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (47), Warmth (61), Morality (55), Health (23), and Cheerfulness (33).
What is the Success rating for the name Fred?▾
Fred has a Success rating of 47 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Fred sound?▾
Fred has a Warmth rating of 61 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Fred compare to other names?▾
Fred's strongest dimension is Warmth, at 61 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 Fred with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Fred?▾
Notable people named Fred include Fred Astaire, Fred Rogers, Fred Perry and Fred Durst. Name Halo lists 4 famous Freds 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.