65
Success
61
Morality
52
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
65▲
Morality
61
Health
34▼
Warmth
52
Cheerfulness
46
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
43
Lois Name Personality
The name Lois projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With notably high success (65 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong morality (61 on the 0-100+ research scale), Lois creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (34 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.2
Mature7.3
Formal6.7
Upper Class6.5
Urban3.5
Wholesome7.6
Strong6.0
Refined7.4
Strange5.8
Simple7.8
Serious6.8
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 151 ratings.
Lois Categories
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Famous People Named Lois
- Lois LowryAuthor, The Giver
- Lois SmithVeteran stage and film actress
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lois
What does the name Lois say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Lois scores highest in Success (65 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (34 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in success and low in health.
Is Lois a girl name?▾
Lois is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (65), Warmth (52), Morality (61), Health (34), and Cheerfulness (46).
What is the Success rating for the name Lois?▾
Lois has a Success rating of 65 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 Lois sound?▾
Lois has a Warmth rating of 52 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Lois compare to other names?▾
Lois's strongest dimension is Success, at 65 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 Lois with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Lois?▾
Notable people named Lois include Lois Lowry and Lois Smith. Name Halo lists 2 famous Loiss 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.