61
Cheerfulness
39
Warmth
37
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
36
Morality
37
Health
26▼
Warmth
39
Cheerfulness
61▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Oscar Name Personality
Oscar sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With notably high cheerfulness (61/100) with moderate warmth associations (39/100), Oscar creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (26/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.8
Mature6.6
Formal6.9
Upper Class6.5
Urban4.9
Wholesome6.8
Strong7.9
Refined6.2
Strange6.6
Simple6.7
Serious6.0
Nerdy7.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 406 ratings.
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Famous People Named Oscar
- Oscar WildeIrish playwright and author
- Oscar de la RentaFashion designer
- Oscar De La HoyaBoxing champion
- Oscar PetersonLegendary Canadian jazz pianist
- Oscar IsaacActor, Star Wars and Dune
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oscar
What does the name Oscar say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Oscar scores highest in Cheerfulness (61/100) and lowest in Health (26/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in cheerfulness and very low in health.
Is Oscar a boy name?▾
Oscar is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (36), Warmth (39), Morality (37), Health (26), and Cheerfulness (61).
What is the Success rating for the name Oscar?▾
Oscar has a Success rating of 36 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Oscar sound?▾
Oscar has a Warmth rating of 39 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Oscar compare to other names?▾
Oscar's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 61/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Oscar with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Oscar?▾
Notable people named Oscar include Oscar Wilde, Oscar de la Renta, Oscar De La Hoya and Oscar Peterson. Name Halo lists 5 famous Oscars 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.