78
Cheerfulness
76
Warmth
65
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
59
Morality
44▼
Health
65
Warmth
76
Cheerfulness
78▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
28♀
Melinda Name Personality
Melinda sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (78/100) paired with equally impressive warmth (76/100), Melinda creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Melinda is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 64/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic6.6
Mature5.1
Formal6.7
Upper Class6.0
Urban3.0
Wholesome7.3
Strong4.6
Refined7.9
Strange5.7
Simple5.0
Serious6.5
Nerdy6.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 195 ratings.
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Famous People Named Melinda
- Melinda French GatesPhilanthropist, Gates Foundation
- Melinda DillonOscar-nominated actress
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melinda
What does the name Melinda say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Melinda scores highest in Cheerfulness (78/100) and lowest in Morality (44/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Melinda a girl name?▾
Melinda is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (59), Warmth (76), Morality (44), Health (65), and Cheerfulness (78).
What is the Success rating for the name Melinda?▾
Melinda has a Success rating of 59 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Melinda sound?▾
Melinda has a Warmth rating of 76 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Melinda compare to other names?▾
Melinda's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 78/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Melinda with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Melinda?▾
Notable people named Melinda include Melinda French Gates and Melinda Dillon. Name Halo lists 2 famous Melindas 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.