82
Warmth
69
Morality
45
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
44
Morality
69
Health
45
Warmth
82▲
Cheerfulness
40▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
23♀
Ophelia Name Personality
Ophelia is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With exceptionally strong warmth (82 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong morality (69 on the 0-100+ research scale), Ophelia 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
Classic8.8
Mature5.6
Formal8.5
Upper Class8.4
Urban2.9
Wholesome7.2
Strong3.4
Refined8.5
Strange8.0
Simple2.7
Serious7.8
Nerdy7.5
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 446 ratings.
Ophelia Categories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ophelia
What does the name Ophelia say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Ophelia scores highest in Warmth (82 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Cheerfulness (40 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in warmth and low in cheerfulness.
Is Ophelia a girl name?▾
Ophelia is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (44), Warmth (82), Morality (69), Health (45), and Cheerfulness (40).
What is the Success rating for the name Ophelia?▾
Ophelia 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 Ophelia sound?▾
Ophelia has a Warmth rating of 82 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Ophelia compare to other names?▾
Ophelia's strongest dimension is Warmth, at 82 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 Ophelia with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
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.