Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
The name Jacqueline projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (103 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (91 on the 0-100+ research scale), Jacqueline creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Jacqueline scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 461 ratings.
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Based on US psychology research, the name Jacqueline scores highest in Success (103 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (55 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and high in morality.
Jacqueline is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (103), Warmth (75), Morality (55), Health (91), and Cheerfulness (70).
Jacqueline has a Success rating of 103 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
Jacqueline has a Warmth rating of 75 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
Jacqueline's strongest dimension is Success, at 103 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 Jacqueline with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Notable people named Jacqueline include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jacqueline Bisset, Jacqueline du Pré and Jacqueline Susann. Name Halo lists 4 famous Jacquelines 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.