Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Stella is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (83/100) with moderate warmth associations (51/100), Stella creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (33/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 477 ratings.
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Based on US psychology research, the name Stella scores highest in Morality (83/100) and lowest in Health (33/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and low in health.
Stella is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (43), Warmth (51), Morality (83), Health (33), and Cheerfulness (35).
Stella has a Success rating of 43 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
Stella has a Warmth rating of 51 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
Stella's strongest dimension is Morality at 83/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Stella with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Notable people named Stella include Stella McCartney and Stella Adler. Name Halo lists 2 famous Stellas 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.