74
Cheerfulness
68
Warmth
64
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
64
Morality
52▼
Health
63
Warmth
68
Cheerfulness
74▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
30♀
Katrina Name Personality
Katrina sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (74 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong warmth (68 on the 0-100+ research scale), Katrina creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Katrina scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic6.3
Mature5.5
Formal6.9
Upper Class6.2
Urban3.3
Wholesome6.3
Strong6.3
Refined6.7
Strange6.7
Simple3.3
Serious6.3
Nerdy5.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 396 ratings.
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Famous People Named Katrina
- Katrina KaifBollywood film actress
- Katrina vanden HeuvelThe Nation editor and publisher
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katrina
What does the name Katrina say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Katrina scores highest in Cheerfulness (74 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (52 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and average in morality.
Is Katrina a girl name?▾
Katrina is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (64), Warmth (68), Morality (52), Health (63), and Cheerfulness (74).
What is the Success rating for the name Katrina?▾
Katrina has a Success rating of 64 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 Katrina sound?▾
Katrina has a Warmth rating of 68 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Katrina compare to other names?▾
Katrina's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 74 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 Katrina with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Katrina?▾
Notable people named Katrina include Katrina Kaif and Katrina vanden Heuvel. Name Halo lists 2 famous Katrinas 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.