101
Morality
81
Warmth
70
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
70
Morality
101▲
Health
62
Warmth
81
Cheerfulness
57▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
70♂
Joshua Name Personality
Joshua is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (101/100) paired with equally impressive warmth (81/100), Joshua creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Joshua scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic6.0
Mature5.5
Formal5.7
Upper Class4.9
Urban2.9
Wholesome7.3
Strong7.9
Refined6.6
Strange4.8
Simple4.3
Serious4.9
Nerdy5.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1473 ratings.
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Famous People Named Joshua
- Joshua BellAcclaimed concert violinist
- Joshua TreePlace name, not a person
- Joshua ChamberlainCivil War hero, Medal of Honor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joshua
What does the name Joshua say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Joshua scores highest in Morality (101/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (57/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and high in cheerfulness.
Is Joshua a boy name?▾
Joshua is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (70), Warmth (81), Morality (101), Health (62), and Cheerfulness (57).
What is the Success rating for the name Joshua?▾
Joshua has a Success rating of 70 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Joshua sound?▾
Joshua has a Warmth rating of 81 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Joshua compare to other names?▾
Joshua's strongest dimension is Morality at 101/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Joshua with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Joshua?▾
Notable people named Joshua include Joshua Bell, Joshua Tree and Joshua Chamberlain. Name Halo lists 3 famous Joshuas 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.