79
Cheerfulness
78
Success
68
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
78
Morality
56
Health
68
Warmth
46▼
Cheerfulness
79▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Kendall Name Personality
Kendall sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (79 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive success (78 on the 0-100+ research scale), Kendall creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Kendall is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 65 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic2.8
Mature4.6
Formal5.2
Upper Class5.9
Urban5.7
Wholesome6.5
Strong7.0
Refined6.4
Strange6.7
Simple4.7
Serious5.3
Nerdy5.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 276 ratings.
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Famous People Named Kendall
- Kendall JennerSupermodel, reality TV personality
- Kendall GillNBA basketball player
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kendall
What does the name Kendall say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kendall scores highest in Cheerfulness (79 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Warmth (46 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and average in warmth.
Is Kendall a boy name?▾
Kendall is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (78), Warmth (46), Morality (56), Health (68), and Cheerfulness (79).
What is the Success rating for the name Kendall?▾
Kendall has a Success rating of 78 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kendall sound?▾
Kendall has a Warmth rating of 46 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kendall compare to other names?▾
Kendall's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 79 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 Kendall with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kendall?▾
Notable people named Kendall include Kendall Jenner and Kendall Gill. Name Halo lists 2 famous Kendalls 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.