70
Success
62
Morality
61
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
70▲
Morality
62
Health
61
Warmth
57▼
Cheerfulness
58
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
78♂
Hamilton Name Personality
The name Hamilton projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (70/100) paired with strong morality (62/100), Hamilton creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Hamilton scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.9
Mature8.5
Formal9.2
Upper Class8.7
Urban5.2
Wholesome7.6
Strong9.0
Refined7.6
Strange7.1
Simple3.9
Serious8.1
Nerdy7.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 66 ratings.
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Famous People Named Hamilton
- Alexander HamiltonFounding Father and first Treasury Secretary
- Lewis HamiltonSeven-time F1 World Champion
- Scott HamiltonOlympic figure skating champion
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamilton
What does the name Hamilton say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Hamilton scores highest in Success (70/100) and lowest in Warmth (57/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and high in warmth.
Is Hamilton a boy name?▾
Hamilton is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (70), Warmth (57), Morality (62), Health (61), and Cheerfulness (58).
What is the Success rating for the name Hamilton?▾
Hamilton has a Success rating of 70 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Hamilton sound?▾
Hamilton has a Warmth rating of 57 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Hamilton compare to other names?▾
Hamilton's strongest dimension is Success at 70/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Hamilton with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Hamilton?▾
Notable people named Hamilton include Alexander Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton and Scott Hamilton. Name Halo lists 3 famous Hamiltons 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.