62
Success
59
Morality
44
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
62▲
Morality
59
Health
34
Warmth
44
Cheerfulness
23▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
35
Geraldine Name Personality
The name Geraldine projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With notably high success (62/100) paired with strong morality (59/100), Geraldine creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (23/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.7
Mature8.0
Formal8.5
Upper Class7.8
Urban3.2
Wholesome7.3
Strong6.8
Refined7.4
Strange6.8
Simple2.8
Serious8.0
Nerdy6.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 122 ratings.
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Famous People Named Geraldine
- Geraldine FerraroFirst female VP nominee, major party
- Geraldine PageOscar-winning actress
- Geraldine ChaplinActress, daughter of Charlie Chaplin
Names Similar to Geraldine
These names have similar perception scores across the five research dimensions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Geraldine
What does the name Geraldine say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Geraldine scores highest in Success (62/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (23/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in success and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Geraldine a girl name?▾
Geraldine is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (62), Warmth (44), Morality (59), Health (34), and Cheerfulness (23).
What is the Success rating for the name Geraldine?▾
Geraldine has a Success rating of 62 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 Geraldine sound?▾
Geraldine has a Warmth rating of 44 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Geraldine compare to other names?▾
Geraldine's strongest dimension is Success at 62/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Geraldine with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Geraldine?▾
Notable people named Geraldine include Geraldine Ferraro, Geraldine Page and Geraldine Chaplin. Name Halo lists 3 famous Geraldines 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.