69
Warmth
67
Cheerfulness
65
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
56
Morality
49▼
Health
65
Warmth
69▲
Cheerfulness
67
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
25♀
Melissa Name Personality
Melissa is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With notably high warmth (69/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (67/100), Melissa creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Melissa is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 61/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic6.0
Mature4.2
Formal6.1
Upper Class5.3
Urban2.6
Wholesome7.4
Strong4.4
Refined7.8
Strange5.7
Simple5.1
Serious5.5
Nerdy5.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 866 ratings.
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Famous People Named Melissa
- Melissa McCarthyOscar-nominated comedic actress
- Melissa EtheridgeRock singer-songwriter
- Melissa Joan HartActress, Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Melissa GilbertActress, Little House on Prairie
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melissa
What does the name Melissa say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Melissa scores highest in Warmth (69/100) and lowest in Morality (49/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in warmth and average in morality.
Is Melissa a girl name?▾
Melissa is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (56), Warmth (69), Morality (49), Health (65), and Cheerfulness (67).
What is the Success rating for the name Melissa?▾
Melissa has a Success rating of 56 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 Melissa sound?▾
Melissa has a Warmth rating of 69 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Melissa compare to other names?▾
Melissa's strongest dimension is Warmth at 69/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Melissa with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Melissa?▾
Notable people named Melissa include Melissa McCarthy, Melissa Etheridge, Melissa Joan Hart and Melissa Gilbert. Name Halo lists 4 famous Melissas 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.