83
Warmth
66
Cheerfulness
62
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
52
Morality
62
Health
42▼
Warmth
83▲
Cheerfulness
66
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
31
Molly Name Personality
Molly is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With exceptionally strong warmth (83 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong cheerfulness (66 on the 0-100+ research scale), Molly creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Molly is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 61 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic6.6
Mature3.0
Formal3.1
Upper Class3.9
Urban2.2
Wholesome7.6
Strong5.0
Refined7.0
Strange4.9
Simple7.1
Serious3.9
Nerdy5.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 685 ratings.
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Famous People Named Molly
- Molly Ringwald1980s teen movie icon
- Molly IvinsPolitical columnist, humorist
- Molly ShannonComedian, SNL star
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molly
What does the name Molly say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Molly scores highest in Warmth (83 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (42 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in warmth and low in health.
Is Molly a girl name?▾
Molly is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (52), Warmth (83), Morality (62), Health (42), and Cheerfulness (66).
What is the Success rating for the name Molly?▾
Molly has a Success rating of 52 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Molly sound?▾
Molly has a Warmth rating of 83 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Molly compare to other names?▾
Molly's strongest dimension is Warmth, at 83 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 Molly with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Molly?▾
Notable people named Molly include Molly Ringwald, Molly Ivins and Molly Shannon. Name Halo lists 3 famous Mollys 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.