85
Morality
68
Warmth
53
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
45
Morality
85▲
Health
33▼
Warmth
68
Cheerfulness
53
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
28♀
Josephine Name Personality
Josephine is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (85/100) paired with strong warmth (68/100), Josephine creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (33/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.9
Mature7.1
Formal8.9
Upper Class7.9
Urban3.3
Wholesome8.3
Strong5.8
Refined8.5
Strange5.8
Simple4.1
Serious7.4
Nerdy6.9
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 420 ratings.
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Famous People Named Josephine
- Josephine BakerEntertainer, civil rights activist
- Josephine BonaparteEmpress of France, Napoleons wife
- Josephine TeyScottish mystery novelist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Josephine
What does the name Josephine say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Josephine scores highest in Morality (85/100) and lowest in Health (33/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and low in health.
Is Josephine a girl name?▾
Josephine is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (45), Warmth (68), Morality (85), Health (33), and Cheerfulness (53).
What is the Success rating for the name Josephine?▾
Josephine has a Success rating of 45 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Josephine sound?▾
Josephine has a Warmth rating of 68 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Josephine compare to other names?▾
Josephine's strongest dimension is Morality at 85/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Josephine with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Josephine?▾
Notable people named Josephine include Josephine Baker, Josephine Bonaparte and Josephine Tey. Name Halo lists 3 famous Josephines 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.