83
Warmth
66
Cheerfulness
62
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
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 (83/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (66/100), Molly creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Molly is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 61/100 across all five personality dimensions.
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 (83/100) and lowest in Health (42/100). 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 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 Molly sound?▾
Molly has a Warmth rating of 83 out of 100, 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 83/100. The average score across all names is 50. 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 (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.