60
Morality
38
Success
29
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
38
Morality
60▲
Health
29
Warmth
25▼
Cheerfulness
25
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
54
Phineas Name Personality
Phineas is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (60/100) with moderate success associations (38/100), Phineas creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (25/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.6
Mature6.4
Formal8.2
Upper Class7.8
Urban4.3
Wholesome6.9
Strong7.3
Refined7.3
Strange8.1
Simple1.7
Serious5.8
Nerdy7.9
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 109 ratings.
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- Phineas Taylor BarnumCircus showman and entertainer
- Phineas GageFamous brain injury survivor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phineas
What does the name Phineas say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Phineas scores highest in Morality (60/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (25/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Phineas a boy name?▾
Phineas is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (38), Warmth (25), Morality (60), Health (29), and Cheerfulness (25).
What is the Success rating for the name Phineas?▾
Phineas has a Success rating of 38 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 Phineas sound?▾
Phineas has a Warmth rating of 25 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Phineas compare to other names?▾
Phineas's strongest dimension is Morality at 60/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Phineas with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Phineas?▾
Notable people named Phineas include Phineas Taylor Barnum and Phineas Gage. Name Halo lists 2 famous Phineass 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.