82
Success
66
Morality
55
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
82▲
Morality
66
Health
53
Warmth
55
Cheerfulness
48▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Lawrence Name Personality
The name Lawrence projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (82/100) paired with strong morality (66/100), Lawrence creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Lawrence is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 61/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic9.0
Mature8.6
Formal8.8
Upper Class6.9
Urban5.1
Wholesome8.2
Strong8.3
Refined8.4
Strange6.5
Simple5.1
Serious7.7
Nerdy7.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 286 ratings.
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Famous People Named Lawrence
- Lawrence of ArabiaBritish officer and adventurer
- Lawrence OlivierLegendary British stage and film actor
- Lawrence WelkBandleader, TV variety show host
- Lawrence FishburneActor, The Matrix star
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrence
What does the name Lawrence say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Lawrence scores highest in Success (82/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (48/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in cheerfulness.
Is Lawrence a boy name?▾
Lawrence is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (82), Warmth (55), Morality (66), Health (53), and Cheerfulness (48).
What is the Success rating for the name Lawrence?▾
Lawrence has a Success rating of 82 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Lawrence sound?▾
Lawrence has a Warmth rating of 55 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Lawrence compare to other names?▾
Lawrence's strongest dimension is Success at 82/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Lawrence with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Lawrence?▾
Notable people named Lawrence include Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence Olivier, Lawrence Welk and Lawrence Fishburne. Name Halo lists 4 famous Lawrences 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.