79
Warmth
72
Success
69
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
72
Morality
66
Health
58▼
Warmth
79▲
Cheerfulness
69
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
74♂
Henry Name Personality
Henry is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With exceptionally strong warmth (79/100) paired with equally impressive success (72/100), Henry creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Henry scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.0
Mature7.3
Formal7.4
Upper Class7.1
Urban5.5
Wholesome7.4
Strong7.6
Refined7.3
Strange6.1
Simple7.1
Serious7.1
Nerdy7.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1400 ratings.
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Famous People Named Henry
- Henry VIIIKing of England, six wives
- Henry FordFounder of Ford Motor Company
- Henry KissingerUS Secretary of State and diplomat
- Henry David ThoreauAuthor, philosopher, Walden writer
- Henry CavillActor, Superman and The Witcher
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry
What does the name Henry say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Henry scores highest in Warmth (79/100) and lowest in Health (58/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in warmth and high in health.
Is Henry a boy name?▾
Henry is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (72), Warmth (79), Morality (66), Health (58), and Cheerfulness (69).
What is the Success rating for the name Henry?▾
Henry has a Success rating of 72 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 Henry sound?▾
Henry has a Warmth rating of 79 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Henry compare to other names?▾
Henry's strongest dimension is Warmth at 79/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Henry with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Henry?▾
Notable people named Henry include Henry VIII, Henry Ford, Henry Kissinger and Henry David Thoreau. Name Halo lists 5 famous Henrys 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.