66
Warmth
56
Morality
50
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
50
Morality
56
Health
46▼
Warmth
66▲
Cheerfulness
48
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
25♀
Olivia Name Personality
Olivia 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 morality (56 on the 0-100+ research scale), Olivia creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic6.8
Mature4.4
Formal6.9
Upper Class5.8
Urban3.1
Wholesome7.6
Strong4.5
Refined8.0
Strange5.4
Simple5.9
Serious6.1
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1363 ratings.
Olivia Categories
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Famous People Named Olivia
- Olivia WildeActress and film director
- Olivia Newton-JohnSinger and Grease actress
- Olivia ColmanOscar-winning British actress
- Olivia RodrigoPop singer-songwriter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Olivia
What does the name Olivia say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Olivia scores highest in Warmth (66 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (46 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in warmth and average in health.
Is Olivia a girl name?▾
Olivia is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (50), Warmth (66), Morality (56), Health (46), and Cheerfulness (48).
What is the Success rating for the name Olivia?▾
Olivia has a Success rating of 50 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 Olivia sound?▾
Olivia 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 Olivia compare to other names?▾
Olivia'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 Olivia with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Olivia?▾
Notable people named Olivia include Olivia Wilde, Olivia Newton-John, Olivia Colman and Olivia Rodrigo. Name Halo lists 4 famous Olivias 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.