69
Morality
68
Warmth
42
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
37
Morality
69▲
Health
17▼
Warmth
68
Cheerfulness
42
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
31
Gladys Name Personality
Gladys is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (69 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong warmth (68 on the 0-100+ research scale), Gladys creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (17 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.4
Mature7.7
Formal6.7
Upper Class4.7
Urban3.4
Wholesome7.4
Strong5.7
Refined5.7
Strange5.6
Simple6.0
Serious5.7
Nerdy5.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 135 ratings.
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- Gladys KnightEmpress of Soul, Motown singer
- Gladys AylwardBritish missionary in China
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gladys
What does the name Gladys say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Gladys scores highest in Morality (69 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (17 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and very low in health.
Is Gladys a girl name?▾
Gladys is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (37), Warmth (68), Morality (69), Health (17), and Cheerfulness (42).
What is the Success rating for the name Gladys?▾
Gladys has a Success rating of 37 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 Gladys sound?▾
Gladys has a Warmth rating of 68 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Gladys compare to other names?▾
Gladys's strongest dimension is Morality, at 69 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 Gladys with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Gladys?▾
Notable people named Gladys include Gladys Knight and Gladys Aylward. Name Halo lists 2 famous Gladyss 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.