Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Rose is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With exceptionally strong warmth (105 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive morality (82 on the 0-100+ research scale), Rose creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in ambition or drive (28 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 978 ratings.
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Based on US psychology research, the name Rose scores highest in Warmth (105 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (28 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in warmth and very low in success.
Rose is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (28), Warmth (105), Morality (82), Health (36), and Cheerfulness (54).
Rose has a Success rating of 28 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
Rose has a Warmth rating of 105 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
Rose's strongest dimension is Warmth, at 105 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 Rose with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Notable people named Rose include Rose Kennedy, Rose McGowan and Derrick Rose. Name Halo lists 3 famous Roses 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.