58
Morality
53
Cheerfulness
46
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
46
Morality
58▲
Health
44
Warmth
30▼
Cheerfulness
53
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
72♂
Gerald Name Personality
Gerald is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (58 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate cheerfulness associations (53 on the 0-100+ research scale), Gerald creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic8.6
Mature8.4
Formal8.4
Upper Class6.8
Urban4.5
Wholesome7.3
Strong8.0
Refined6.5
Strange6.6
Simple6.0
Serious7.0
Nerdy7.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 181 ratings.
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Famous People Named Gerald
- Gerald Ford38th President of the United States
- Gerald DurrellNaturalist and conservationist author
- Gerald LevertR&B singer
Variants of Gerald
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gerald
What does the name Gerald say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Gerald scores highest in Morality (58 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Warmth (30 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and low in warmth.
Is Gerald a boy name?▾
Gerald is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (46), Warmth (30), Morality (58), Health (44), and Cheerfulness (53).
What is the Success rating for the name Gerald?▾
Gerald has a Success rating of 46 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 Gerald sound?▾
Gerald has a Warmth rating of 30 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Gerald compare to other names?▾
Gerald's strongest dimension is Morality, at 58 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 Gerald with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Gerald?▾
Notable people named Gerald include Gerald Ford, Gerald Durrell and Gerald Levert. Name Halo lists 3 famous Geralds 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.