84
Health
84
Cheerfulness
76
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
68
Morality
65▼
Health
84▲
Warmth
76
Cheerfulness
84
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
25♀
Kathy Name Personality
Kathy radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (84/100) paired with equally impressive cheerfulness (84/100), Kathy creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Kathy scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic6.7
Mature5.3
Formal3.0
Upper Class3.3
Urban2.7
Wholesome7.5
Strong5.8
Refined6.2
Strange3.4
Simple8.0
Serious5.0
Nerdy5.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 92 ratings.
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Famous People Named Kathy
- Kathy BatesOscar-winning actress, Misery
- Kathy GriffinStand-up comedian
- Kathy IrelandSupermodel, businesswoman
Names Similar to Kathy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathy
What does the name Kathy say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kathy scores highest in Health (84/100) and lowest in Morality (65/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and high in morality.
Is Kathy a girl name?▾
Kathy is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (68), Warmth (76), Morality (65), Health (84), and Cheerfulness (84).
What is the Success rating for the name Kathy?▾
Kathy has a Success rating of 68 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kathy sound?▾
Kathy has a Warmth rating of 76 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kathy compare to other names?▾
Kathy's strongest dimension is Health at 84/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Kathy with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kathy?▾
Notable people named Kathy include Kathy Bates, Kathy Griffin and Kathy Ireland. Name Halo lists 3 famous Kathys 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.