Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Kitty sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With notably high cheerfulness (64/100) paired with strong health (58/100), Kitty creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in ambition or drive (29/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 173 ratings.
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Based on US psychology research, the name Kitty scores highest in Cheerfulness (64/100) and lowest in Success (29/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in cheerfulness and very low in success.
Kitty is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (29), Warmth (56), Morality (31), Health (58), and Cheerfulness (64).
Kitty has a Success rating of 29 out of 100, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
Kitty has a Warmth rating of 56 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
Kitty's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 64/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Kitty with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Notable people named Kitty include Kitty Kelley and Kitty Carlisle. Name Halo lists 2 famous Kittys 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.