88
Warmth
87
Morality
49
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
38▼
Morality
87
Health
44
Warmth
88▲
Cheerfulness
49
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
24♀
Lilian Name Personality
Lilian is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With exceptionally strong warmth (88/100) paired with equally impressive morality (87/100), Lilian creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Lilian is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 61/100 across all five personality dimensions.
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Famous People Named Lilian
- Lillian HellmanPlaywright, The Little Foxes
- Lillian GishSilent film era acting pioneer
Names Similar to Lilian
These names have similar perception scores across the five research dimensions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilian
What does the name Lilian say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Lilian scores highest in Warmth (88/100) and lowest in Success (38/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in warmth and low in success.
Is Lilian a girl name?▾
Lilian is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (38), Warmth (88), Morality (87), Health (44), and Cheerfulness (49).
What is the Success rating for the name Lilian?▾
Lilian has a Success rating of 38 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 Lilian sound?▾
Lilian has a Warmth rating of 88 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Lilian compare to other names?▾
Lilian's strongest dimension is Warmth at 88/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Lilian with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Lilian?▾
Notable people named Lilian include Lillian Hellman and Lillian Gish. Name Halo lists 2 famous Lilians 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.