91
Success
76
Morality
73
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
91▲
Morality
76
Health
73
Warmth
73
Cheerfulness
65▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
73♂
Peter Name Personality
The name Peter projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (91 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive morality (76 on the 0-100+ research scale), Peter creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Peter scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.0
Mature6.3
Formal6.4
Upper Class5.2
Urban3.0
Wholesome7.6
Strong7.9
Refined6.8
Strange5.0
Simple6.7
Serious6.2
Nerdy6.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 859 ratings.
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Peter in Rankings
Famous People Named Peter
- Peter the GreatTsar who modernized Russia
- Peter JacksonDirector, Lord of the Rings trilogy
- Peter SellersComedian, Pink Panther star
- Peter JenningsABC News anchor
- Saint PeterApostle, first Pope of Rome
Variants of Peter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peter
What does the name Peter say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Peter scores highest in Success (91 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Cheerfulness (65 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and high in cheerfulness.
Is Peter a boy name?▾
Peter is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (91), Warmth (73), Morality (76), Health (73), and Cheerfulness (65).
What is the Success rating for the name Peter?▾
Peter has a Success rating of 91 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Peter sound?▾
Peter has a Warmth rating of 73 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 Peter compare to other names?▾
Peter's strongest dimension is Success, at 91 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 Peter with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Peter?▾
Notable people named Peter include Peter the Great, Peter Jackson, Peter Sellers and Peter Jennings. Name Halo lists 5 famous Peters 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.