78
Morality
59
Warmth
44
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
44
Morality
78▲
Health
27
Warmth
59
Cheerfulness
20▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
40
Norma Name Personality
Norma is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (78 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong warmth (59 on the 0-100+ research scale), Norma creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (20 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.1
Mature7.8
Formal6.7
Upper Class5.8
Urban4.5
Wholesome7.4
Strong7.8
Refined6.0
Strange5.6
Simple7.7
Serious7.4
Nerdy6.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 113 ratings.
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Famous People Named Norma
- Norma Jean BakerMarilyn Monroe's birth name
- Norma ShearerOscar-winning actress, 1930s star
- Norma McCorveyPlaintiff in Roe v. Wade case
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norma
What does the name Norma say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Norma scores highest in Morality (78 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Cheerfulness (20 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Norma a girl name?▾
Norma is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (44), Warmth (59), Morality (78), Health (27), and Cheerfulness (20).
What is the Success rating for the name Norma?▾
Norma has a Success rating of 44 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Norma sound?▾
Norma has a Warmth rating of 59 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Norma compare to other names?▾
Norma's strongest dimension is Morality, at 78 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 Norma with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Norma?▾
Notable people named Norma include Norma Jean Baker, Norma Shearer and Norma McCorvey. Name Halo lists 3 famous Normas 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.