54
Success
51
Health
49
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
54▲
Morality
49
Health
51
Warmth
45
Cheerfulness
40▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Raleigh Name Personality
The name Raleigh projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With solid success (54/100) with moderate health associations (51/100), Raleigh 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
Classic6.5
Mature6.0
Formal6.3
Upper Class6.7
Urban4.8
Wholesome6.2
Strong7.5
Refined4.8
Strange8.5
Simple3.0
Serious7.0
Nerdy6.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 99 ratings.
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Famous People Named Raleigh
- Sir Walter RaleighEnglish explorer and writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raleigh
What does the name Raleigh say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Raleigh scores highest in Success (54/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (40/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as average in success and low in cheerfulness.
Is Raleigh a boy name?▾
Raleigh is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (54), Warmth (45), Morality (49), Health (51), and Cheerfulness (40).
What is the Success rating for the name Raleigh?▾
Raleigh has a Success rating of 54 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Raleigh sound?▾
Raleigh has a Warmth rating of 45 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Raleigh compare to other names?▾
Raleigh's strongest dimension is Success at 54/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Raleigh with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Raleigh?▾
Notable people named Raleigh include Sir Walter Raleigh. Name Halo lists 1 famous Raleighs 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.