66
Warmth
64
Health
61
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
56▼
Morality
58
Health
64
Warmth
66▲
Cheerfulness
61
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
27♀
Nerissa Name Personality
Nerissa is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With notably high warmth (66 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong health (64 on the 0-100+ research scale), Nerissa creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Nerissa is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 61 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic6.8
Mature3.9
Formal6.7
Upper Class8.1
Urban3.3
Wholesome6.5
Strong4.1
Refined7.7
Strange7.9
Simple2.9
Serious7.1
Nerdy6.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 118 ratings.
Nerissa Categories
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Famous People Named Nerissa
- Nerissa Bowes-LyonCousin of Queen Elizabeth II
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nerissa
What does the name Nerissa say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Nerissa scores highest in Warmth (66 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (56 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in warmth and high in success.
Is Nerissa a girl name?▾
Nerissa is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (56), Warmth (66), Morality (58), Health (64), and Cheerfulness (61).
What is the Success rating for the name Nerissa?▾
Nerissa has a Success rating of 56 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Nerissa sound?▾
Nerissa has a Warmth rating of 66 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Nerissa compare to other names?▾
Nerissa's strongest dimension is Warmth, at 66 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 Nerissa with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Nerissa?▾
Notable people named Nerissa include Nerissa Bowes-Lyon. Name Halo lists 1 famous Nerissas 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.