84
Cheerfulness
64
Health
61
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
52
Morality
47▼
Health
64
Warmth
61
Cheerfulness
84▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
26♀
Judy Name Personality
Judy sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (84/100) paired with strong health (64/100), Judy creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Judy is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 62/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic7.5
Mature6.2
Formal4.6
Upper Class4.8
Urban3.3
Wholesome7.5
Strong6.3
Refined6.0
Strange4.7
Simple8.2
Serious5.4
Nerdy5.5
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 101 ratings.
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Famous People Named Judy
- Judy GarlandActress, singer, Wizard of Oz
- Judy DenchBritish acting legend, Dame
- Judy ChicagoFeminist artist, The Dinner Party
- Judy BlumeBeloved childrens book author
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Frequently Asked Questions About Judy
What does the name Judy say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Judy scores highest in Cheerfulness (84/100) and lowest in Morality (47/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and average in morality.
Is Judy a girl name?▾
Judy is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (52), Warmth (61), Morality (47), Health (64), and Cheerfulness (84).
What is the Success rating for the name Judy?▾
Judy has a Success rating of 52 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 Judy sound?▾
Judy has a Warmth rating of 61 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Judy compare to other names?▾
Judy's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 84/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Judy with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Judy?▾
Notable people named Judy include Judy Garland, Judy Dench, Judy Chicago and Judy Blume. Name Halo lists 4 famous Judys 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.