93
Cheerfulness
89
Warmth
78
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
63▼
Morality
78
Health
70
Warmth
89
Cheerfulness
93▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
21♀
Kathleen Name Personality
Kathleen sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (93 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive warmth (89 on the 0-100+ research scale), Kathleen creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Kathleen scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.0
Mature6.3
Formal7.6
Upper Class6.6
Urban2.7
Wholesome7.9
Strong5.5
Refined7.8
Strange5.7
Simple5.7
Serious6.8
Nerdy6.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 344 ratings.
Kathleen Categories
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Kathleen in Rankings
Famous People Named Kathleen
- Kathleen TurnerActress, Romancing the Stone
- Kathleen KennedyLucasfilm president, film producer
- Kathleen BattleOpera soprano
Variants of Kathleen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathleen
What does the name Kathleen say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kathleen scores highest in Cheerfulness (93 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (63 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and high in success.
Is Kathleen a girl name?▾
Kathleen is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (63), Warmth (89), Morality (78), Health (70), and Cheerfulness (93).
What is the Success rating for the name Kathleen?▾
Kathleen has a Success rating of 63 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kathleen sound?▾
Kathleen has a Warmth rating of 89 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kathleen compare to other names?▾
Kathleen's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 93 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 Kathleen with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kathleen?▾
Notable people named Kathleen include Kathleen Turner, Kathleen Kennedy and Kathleen Battle. Name Halo lists 3 famous Kathleens 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.