65
Morality
62
Health
62
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
52
Morality
65▲
Health
62
Warmth
26▼
Cheerfulness
62
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
26♀
Marlene Name Personality
Marlene is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (65/100) paired with strong health (62/100), Marlene creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in emotional warmth (26/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.8
Mature7.2
Formal7.0
Upper Class5.8
Urban3.9
Wholesome6.5
Strong6.2
Refined6.7
Strange6.0
Simple6.1
Serious6.5
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 147 ratings.
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Famous People Named Marlene
- Marlene DietrichGerman-American film icon
- Marlene DumasSouth African contemporary painter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlene
What does the name Marlene say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Marlene scores highest in Morality (65/100) and lowest in Warmth (26/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and very low in warmth.
Is Marlene a girl name?▾
Marlene is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (52), Warmth (26), Morality (65), Health (62), and Cheerfulness (62).
What is the Success rating for the name Marlene?▾
Marlene has a Success rating of 52 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Marlene sound?▾
Marlene has a Warmth rating of 26 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Marlene compare to other names?▾
Marlene's strongest dimension is Morality at 65/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Marlene with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Marlene?▾
Notable people named Marlene include Marlene Dietrich and Marlene Dumas. Name Halo lists 2 famous Marlenes 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.