36
Morality
34
Cheerfulness
25
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
25
Morality
36▲
Health
24
Warmth
23▼
Cheerfulness
34
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
68
Hugo Name Personality
Hugo is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With solid morality (36 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate cheerfulness associations (34 on the 0-100+ research scale), Hugo creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic7.4
Mature5.6
Formal6.2
Upper Class6.6
Urban4.9
Wholesome6.5
Strong7.3
Refined6.2
Strange5.9
Simple6.7
Serious6.3
Nerdy6.5
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 348 ratings.
Famous People Named Hugo
- Victor HugoAuthor of Les Miserables
- Hugo ChavezPresident of Venezuela
- Hugo BossGerman fashion company founder
Variants of Hugo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugo
What does the name Hugo say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Hugo scores highest in Morality (36 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Warmth (23 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as low in morality and very low in warmth.
Is Hugo a boy name?▾
Hugo is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (25), Warmth (23), Morality (36), Health (24), and Cheerfulness (34).
What is the Success rating for the name Hugo?▾
Hugo has a Success rating of 25 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Hugo sound?▾
Hugo has a Warmth rating of 23 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Hugo compare to other names?▾
Hugo's strongest dimension is Morality, at 36 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 Hugo with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Hugo?▾
Notable people named Hugo include Victor Hugo, Hugo Chavez and Hugo Boss. Name Halo lists 3 famous Hugos 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.