80
Cheerfulness
73
Health
55
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
41
Morality
37▼
Health
73
Warmth
55
Cheerfulness
80▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
42
Jody Name Personality
Jody sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (80 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (73 on the 0-100+ research scale), Jody 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.
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Famous People Named Jody
- Jody FosterOscar-winning actress and director
- Jody WatleyGrammy-winning R&B singer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jody
What does the name Jody say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Jody scores highest in Cheerfulness (80 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (37 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Jody a girl name?▾
Jody is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (41), Warmth (55), Morality (37), Health (73), and Cheerfulness (80).
What is the Success rating for the name Jody?▾
Jody has a Success rating of 41 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Jody sound?▾
Jody has a Warmth rating of 55 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Jody compare to other names?▾
Jody's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 80 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 Jody with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Jody?▾
Notable people named Jody include Jody Foster and Jody Watley. Name Halo lists 2 famous Jodys 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.