89
Morality
47
Success
41
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
47
Morality
89▲
Health
6▼
Warmth
41
Cheerfulness
10
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
59
Herman Name Personality
Herman is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (89 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate success associations (47 on the 0-100+ research scale), Herman creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (6 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.8
Mature7.5
Formal8.1
Upper Class6.9
Urban5.1
Wholesome7.3
Strong8.1
Refined6.2
Strange5.5
Simple6.1
Serious6.5
Nerdy6.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 141 ratings.
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Famous People Named Herman
- Herman MelvilleAuthor of Moby-Dick
- Herman WoukPulitzer Prize-winning novelist
- Herman CainBusinessman and political candidate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herman
What does the name Herman say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Herman scores highest in Morality (89 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (6 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in health.
Is Herman a boy name?▾
Herman is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (47), Warmth (41), Morality (89), Health (6), and Cheerfulness (10).
What is the Success rating for the name Herman?▾
Herman has a Success rating of 47 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Herman sound?▾
Herman has a Warmth rating of 41 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Herman compare to other names?▾
Herman's strongest dimension is Morality, at 89 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 Herman with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Herman?▾
Notable people named Herman include Herman Melville, Herman Wouk and Herman Cain. Name Halo lists 3 famous Hermans 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.