85
Morality
78
Success
54
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
78
Morality
85▲
Health
31▼
Warmth
54
Cheerfulness
38
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
69
Milton Name Personality
Milton is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (85 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive success (78 on the 0-100+ research scale), Milton creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (31 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.1
Mature7.7
Formal7.8
Upper Class7.4
Urban5.7
Wholesome7.4
Strong7.6
Refined7.1
Strange6.9
Simple6.9
Serious5.8
Nerdy6.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 97 ratings.
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Famous People Named Milton
- Milton FriedmanNobel Prize economist, free market
- John MiltonPoet, Paradise Lost author
- Milton BerleMr. Television, comedy pioneer
- Milton HersheyChocolate company founder
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Frequently Asked Questions About Milton
What does the name Milton say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Milton scores highest in Morality (85 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (31 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and low in health.
Is Milton a boy name?▾
Milton is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (78), Warmth (54), Morality (85), Health (31), and Cheerfulness (38).
What is the Success rating for the name Milton?▾
Milton has a Success rating of 78 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Milton sound?▾
Milton has a Warmth rating of 54 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Milton compare to other names?▾
Milton's strongest dimension is Morality, at 85 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 Milton with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Milton?▾
Notable people named Milton include Milton Friedman, John Milton, Milton Berle and Milton Hershey. Name Halo lists 4 famous Miltons 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.