83
Cheerfulness
76
Health
76
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
69▼
Morality
71
Health
76
Warmth
76
Cheerfulness
83▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
25♀
Laura Name Personality
Laura sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (83/100) paired with equally impressive health (76/100), Laura creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Laura scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic7.7
Mature5.7
Formal6.9
Upper Class6.2
Urban2.7
Wholesome7.7
Strong5.3
Refined7.8
Strange5.4
Simple7.5
Serious6.8
Nerdy6.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1371 ratings.
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Famous People Named Laura
- Laura BushFormer US First Lady
- Laura DernOscar-winning actress
- Laura Ingalls WilderLittle House on Prairie author
- Laura LinneyEmmy-winning actress
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laura
What does the name Laura say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Laura scores highest in Cheerfulness (83/100) and lowest in Success (69/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and high in success.
Is Laura a girl name?▾
Laura is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (69), Warmth (76), Morality (71), Health (76), and Cheerfulness (83).
What is the Success rating for the name Laura?▾
Laura has a Success rating of 69 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 Laura sound?▾
Laura 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 Laura compare to other names?▾
Laura's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 83/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Laura with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Laura?▾
Notable people named Laura include Laura Bush, Laura Dern, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Laura Linney. Name Halo lists 4 famous Lauras 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.