78
Morality
76
Warmth
59
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
59
Morality
78▲
Health
48
Warmth
76
Cheerfulness
29▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
22♀
Helen Name Personality
Helen is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (78/100) paired with equally impressive warmth (76/100), Helen creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (29/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.5
Mature7.5
Formal7.7
Upper Class7.0
Urban2.2
Wholesome8.1
Strong6.3
Refined8.2
Strange5.1
Simple6.9
Serious7.5
Nerdy6.9
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 465 ratings.
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Famous People Named Helen
- Helen KellerDeaf-blind author and activist
- Helen MirrenOscar-winning British actress
- Helen HuntOscar-winning actress
- Helen HayesFirst Lady of American Theater
Names Similar to Helen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen
What does the name Helen say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Helen scores highest in Morality (78/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (29/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Helen a girl name?▾
Helen is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (59), Warmth (76), Morality (78), Health (48), and Cheerfulness (29).
What is the Success rating for the name Helen?▾
Helen has a Success rating of 59 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 Helen sound?▾
Helen has a Warmth rating of 76 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Helen compare to other names?▾
Helen's strongest dimension is Morality at 78/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Helen with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Helen?▾
Notable people named Helen include Helen Keller, Helen Mirren, Helen Hunt and Helen Hayes. Name Halo lists 4 famous Helens 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.