76
Morality
44
Warmth
29
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
29
Morality
76▲
Health
15▼
Warmth
44
Cheerfulness
28
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
53
Herbert Name Personality
Herbert is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (76/100) with moderate warmth associations (44/100), Herbert creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (15/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.5
Mature8.1
Formal8.2
Upper Class7.2
Urban4.6
Wholesome7.3
Strong7.4
Refined7.2
Strange6.3
Simple5.4
Serious7.0
Nerdy7.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 132 ratings.
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Famous People Named Herbert
- Herbert Hoover31st President of the United States
- Herbert von KarajanLegendary orchestra conductor
- Frank HerbertAuthor of Dune
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herbert
What does the name Herbert say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Herbert scores highest in Morality (76/100) and lowest in Health (15/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in health.
Is Herbert a boy name?▾
Herbert is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (29), Warmth (44), Morality (76), Health (15), and Cheerfulness (28).
What is the Success rating for the name Herbert?▾
Herbert has a Success rating of 29 out of 100, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Herbert sound?▾
Herbert 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 Herbert compare to other names?▾
Herbert's strongest dimension is Morality at 76/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Herbert with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Herbert?▾
Notable people named Herbert include Herbert Hoover, Herbert von Karajan and Frank Herbert. Name Halo lists 3 famous Herberts 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.