83
Cheerfulness
80
Health
64
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
64
Morality
41▼
Health
80
Warmth
56
Cheerfulness
83▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
24♀
Lisa Name Personality
Lisa sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (83 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (80 on the 0-100+ research scale), Lisa creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Lisa is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 65 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic6.1
Mature4.0
Formal3.7
Upper Class3.8
Urban2.9
Wholesome7.3
Strong4.9
Refined7.1
Strange4.6
Simple8.1
Serious5.8
Nerdy5.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 537 ratings.
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Famous People Named Lisa
- Lisa KudrowActress, Friends star
- Lisa Marie PresleySinger, Elvis Presleys daughter
- Lisa LeslieWNBA legend, Olympic champion
- Lisa LingJournalist, TV host
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lisa
What does the name Lisa say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Lisa scores highest in Cheerfulness (83 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (41 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Lisa a girl name?▾
Lisa is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (64), Warmth (56), Morality (41), Health (80), and Cheerfulness (83).
What is the Success rating for the name Lisa?▾
Lisa has a Success rating of 64 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Lisa sound?▾
Lisa has a Warmth rating of 56 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Lisa compare to other names?▾
Lisa's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 83 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Lisa with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Lisa?▾
Notable people named Lisa include Lisa Kudrow, Lisa Marie Presley, Lisa Leslie and Lisa Ling. Name Halo lists 4 famous Lisas with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
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.