87
Cheerfulness
77
Health
72
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
57
Morality
33▼
Health
77
Warmth
72
Cheerfulness
87▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
25♀
Stephanie Name Personality
Stephanie sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (87 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (77 on the 0-100+ research scale), Stephanie creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in trustworthiness (33 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic5.9
Mature4.6
Formal6.5
Upper Class5.6
Urban3.0
Wholesome7.3
Strong5.0
Refined7.6
Strange5.5
Simple4.1
Serious5.7
Nerdy5.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 791 ratings.
Stephanie Categories
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Stephanie in Rankings
Famous People Named Stephanie
- Stephanie GrishamWhite House Press Secretary
- Stephanie McMahonWWE executive
- Princess Stephanie of MonacoMonegasque royalty
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stephanie
What does the name Stephanie say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Stephanie scores highest in Cheerfulness (87 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (33 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Stephanie a girl name?▾
Stephanie is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (57), Warmth (72), Morality (33), Health (77), and Cheerfulness (87).
What is the Success rating for the name Stephanie?▾
Stephanie has a Success rating of 57 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Stephanie sound?▾
Stephanie has a Warmth rating of 72 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Stephanie compare to other names?▾
Stephanie's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 87 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 Stephanie with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Stephanie?▾
Notable people named Stephanie include Stephanie Grisham, Stephanie McMahon and Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Name Halo lists 3 famous Stephanies 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.