72
Cheerfulness
54
Health
47
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
33▼
Morality
39
Health
54
Warmth
47
Cheerfulness
72▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
34
Patty Name Personality
Patty sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (72 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate health associations (54 on the 0-100+ research scale), Patty creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in ambition or drive (33 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic6.3
Mature3.4
Formal1.9
Upper Class2.1
Urban3.1
Wholesome6.9
Strong6.5
Refined4.1
Strange3.2
Simple8.8
Serious3.1
Nerdy3.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 70 ratings.
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Famous People Named Patty
- Patty HearstHeiress turned kidnapping victim
- Patty SmithPunk rock poet laureate
- Patty MurrayU.S. Senator from Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patty
What does the name Patty say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Patty scores highest in Cheerfulness (72 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (33 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in success.
Is Patty a girl name?▾
Patty is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (33), Warmth (47), Morality (39), Health (54), and Cheerfulness (72).
What is the Success rating for the name Patty?▾
Patty has a Success rating of 33 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 Patty sound?▾
Patty has a Warmth rating of 47 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Patty compare to other names?▾
Patty's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 72 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 Patty with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Patty?▾
Notable people named Patty include Patty Hearst, Patty Smith and Patty Murray. Name Halo lists 3 famous Pattys 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.