80
Health
74
Success
66
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
74
Morality
55▼
Health
80▲
Warmth
59
Cheerfulness
66
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
77♂
Richard Name Personality
Richard radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (80 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive success (74 on the 0-100+ research scale), Richard creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Richard scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic7.0
Mature6.9
Formal6.7
Upper Class5.7
Urban3.4
Wholesome7.3
Strong8.2
Refined6.8
Strange5.3
Simple4.7
Serious6.3
Nerdy5.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 978 ratings.
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Famous People Named Richard
- Richard Nixon37th U.S. President
- Richard BransonVirgin Group founder, billionaire
- Richard PryorLegendary stand-up comedian
- Richard FeynmanNobel Prize-winning physicist
- Richard GereActor, Pretty Woman star
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard
What does the name Richard say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Richard scores highest in Health (80 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (55 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and high in morality.
Is Richard a boy name?▾
Richard is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (74), Warmth (59), Morality (55), Health (80), and Cheerfulness (66).
What is the Success rating for the name Richard?▾
Richard has a Success rating of 74 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 Richard sound?▾
Richard has a Warmth rating of 59 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Richard compare to other names?▾
Richard's strongest dimension is Health, at 80 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 Richard with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Richard?▾
Notable people named Richard include Richard Nixon, Richard Branson, Richard Pryor and Richard Feynman. Name Halo lists 5 famous Richards 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.