52
Morality
48
Warmth
44
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
44
Morality
52▲
Health
11▼
Warmth
48
Cheerfulness
11
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
49
Lester Name Personality
Lester is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With solid morality (52/100) with moderate warmth associations (48/100), Lester creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (11/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.5
Mature7.6
Formal6.5
Upper Class5.8
Urban4.6
Wholesome4.5
Strong5.6
Refined4.9
Strange6.7
Simple7.0
Serious4.7
Nerdy5.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 114 ratings.
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- Lester HoltNBC Nightly News anchor
- Lester YoungJazz saxophone legend
- Lester PiggottChampion British horse jockey
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lester
What does the name Lester say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Lester scores highest in Morality (52/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (11/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as average in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Lester a boy name?▾
Lester is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (44), Warmth (48), Morality (52), Health (11), and Cheerfulness (11).
What is the Success rating for the name Lester?▾
Lester has a Success rating of 44 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Lester sound?▾
Lester has a Warmth rating of 48 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Lester compare to other names?▾
Lester's strongest dimension is Morality at 52/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Lester with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Lester?▾
Notable people named Lester include Lester Holt, Lester Young and Lester Piggott. Name Halo lists 3 famous Lesters 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.