89
Morality
83
Success
59
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
83
Morality
89▲
Health
49▼
Warmth
59
Cheerfulness
49
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
69
Nathan Name Personality
Nathan is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (89/100) paired with equally impressive success (83/100), Nathan creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Nathan is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 66/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic5.9
Mature5.4
Formal5.9
Upper Class4.9
Urban3.7
Wholesome7.2
Strong7.5
Refined6.7
Strange5.6
Simple6.0
Serious5.5
Nerdy6.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 852 ratings.
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Famous People Named Nathan
- Nathan HaleAmerican Revolutionary War hero
- Nathan LaneTony-winning actor, comedian
- Nathan FillionActor, Castle and Firefly star
- Nathan ChenOlympic gold figure skater
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nathan
What does the name Nathan say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Nathan scores highest in Morality (89/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (49/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and average in cheerfulness.
Is Nathan a boy name?▾
Nathan is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (83), Warmth (59), Morality (89), Health (49), and Cheerfulness (49).
What is the Success rating for the name Nathan?▾
Nathan has a Success rating of 83 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Nathan sound?▾
Nathan has a Warmth rating of 59 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Nathan compare to other names?▾
Nathan's strongest dimension is Morality at 89/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Nathan with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Nathan?▾
Notable people named Nathan include Nathan Hale, Nathan Lane, Nathan Fillion and Nathan Chen. Name Halo lists 4 famous Nathans 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.