59
Health
57
Morality
57
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
53
Morality
57
Health
59▲
Warmth
57
Cheerfulness
48▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
68
Kingsley Name Personality
Kingsley radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With notably high health (59 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong morality (57 on the 0-100+ research scale), Kingsley creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic5.8
Mature5.6
Formal6.5
Upper Class7.6
Urban5.1
Wholesome6.9
Strong7.3
Refined6.5
Strange8.1
Simple4.3
Serious6.3
Nerdy6.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 106 ratings.
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Famous People Named Kingsley
- Kingsley AmisBritish novelist, Lucky Jim
- Ben KingsleyOscar-winning actor, Gandhi star
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsley
What does the name Kingsley say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kingsley scores highest in Health (59 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Cheerfulness (48 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in health and average in cheerfulness.
Is Kingsley a boy name?▾
Kingsley is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (53), Warmth (57), Morality (57), Health (59), and Cheerfulness (48).
What is the Success rating for the name Kingsley?▾
Kingsley has a Success rating of 53 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kingsley sound?▾
Kingsley has a Warmth rating of 57 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kingsley compare to other names?▾
Kingsley's strongest dimension is Health, at 59 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 Kingsley with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kingsley?▾
Notable people named Kingsley include Kingsley Amis and Ben Kingsley. Name Halo lists 2 famous Kingsleys 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.